Recent moves by Chinese tech giants like Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision have raised concerns in Washington about Beijing’s technological outreach to developing nations. To stem the international growth of these companies, the U.S. has discouraged countries from adopting Chinese technologies through efforts like promoting the Clean Network Initiative. Countries across the globe often must choose between Chinese or Western technology, and these choices have broad implications. The intense Chinese and American competition over the future of next generation technologies, e.g., 5G, has made it unclear if U.S. opposition stems from the actual risks of Chinese engagement or mere political considerations. Nations considering Chinese technologies and infrastructure projects must take a realistic viewpoint of China’s global rise and ambitions to understand the benefits and risks. Among these nations are those of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). These countries will have to navigate the Chinese Belt and Road (BRI) mega-project.
معهد الشرق الأوسط (MEI) هو منظمة تعليمية مستقلة وغير حزبية وغير ربحية. لا يشارك المعهد في أي أنشطة دعوية، وآراء الباحثين فيه تعبر عن آرائهم الشخصية. يرحب المعهد بالتبرعات المالية، لكنه يحتفظ بالسيطرة التحريرية الكاملة على أعماله، ولا تعكس منشوراته سوى آراء المؤلفين. للاطلاع على قائمة المتبرعين للمعهد، يرجى النقر هنا.
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