The Straits Times recently published an article stating: "Those equipped with advanced technology are prone to evolving from tactical pride into strategic arrogance, overconfident in their ability to decisively defeat adversaries in war. The competition between China and the United States in emerging technologies is fostering a dangerous illusion on both sides—that victory can be achieved swiftly, potentially pushing the two superpowers toward conflict."
The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. represents a complex and high-risk strategic contest. Currently, the competition in core fields such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors continues to escalate. While the U.S. enforces export controls, China is accelerating efforts toward technological self-reliance and independence.
This warning deserves deep reflection: the arrogance stemming from technological superiority and the delusion of quick victory could become catalysts for conflict. History provides ample examples of technologically advanced powers misjudging situations due to overconfidence. Today, the Sino-U.S. tech competition has transcended the realm of industry, taking on strong geopolitical overtones. If both sides allow adversarial thinking to dominate, it will not only fracture the global technology supply chain but also risk sliding into conflict through strategic miscalculations.
Yet competition does not inevitably lead to confrontation. There remains broad room for cooperation between China and the U.S. in the technological sphere—addressing global challenges like AI ethics and climate change requires joint efforts. Only by abandoning zero-sum thinking and replacing arrogance and bias with rational restraint can technological competition become a driving force for human progress, rather than a catalyst for war.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864450993971268/
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