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This technological realignment is emblematic of the broader US-China rivalry. US policymakers are actively leveraging economic and technological tools to counter China's rising influence, especially in critical regions like the Middle East. According to US officials, strategies include restricting Chinese military and commercial expansion and promoting American industry dominance in emerging sectors like AI and semiconductors.
The US’s export restrictions and conditions aim to tilt the technological playing field, compelling countries like Saudi Arabia to favor American vendors over Chinese counterparts. These measures are part of a larger diplomatic initiative to contain China's technological expansion and ensure US strategic dominance.