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The discussion highlighted significant technological advancements being made in China, particularly in artificial intelligence, which have unsettled Western markets. Roach argued against the effectiveness of the current U.S. strategies aimed at technological containment. In fact, he suggested that such efforts may have inadvertently incentivized China to develop its capabilities more rapidly and independently.
The emergence of platforms like Deep Seek showcases China's growing technology sector, which is capable of competing on a global scale while utilizing fewer resources. Rather than containing China through isolation, the U.S. must reconsider its approach, recognizing that innovation is occurring regardless of restrictions.