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1. What is 5G and why aren’t Chinese telecoms companies allowed to operate in the US?
5G is the next generation of wireless networks. China and the US are competing over who will lead in future technologies like 5G. Learn more

2. Why are the US and China racing to develop quantum computing?
Quantum computers will be able to crack the best of today's encryption in seconds. Learn more

3. Why did the US bar Chinese supercomputer makers from American tech?
The US said is concerned about the military applications of the supercomputers under development. Learn more

4. How is China planning to become more competitive in the future?
By making innovation and technology integration a priority from the top down. Learn more

5. Why is the US trying to control China's access to semiconductor supplies?
China still lags behind in chip production but could catch up very quickly given the chance. Learn more

6. At what altitude do Beidou satellites orbit the earth?
Beidou's highest satellites orbit the Earth at 35,786km above sea level. Learn more

7. How many startups is Shenzhen estimated to have?
Thanks to the city’s innovative environment there are an estimated 10,000 local start-ups. Learn more

8. Is TikTok banned in the US?
No. After President Trump left office, TikTok shelved the deal and now operates as usual Learn more

9. Is WeChat banned in the US?
No. A preliminary injunction against restrictions on WeChat in the US were upheld in January 2021. Learn more



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The US and China are ramping up competition to see who will the future of global technology



9 things you may not know about US-China tech war & rivalry

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;} The US and China are ramping up competition to see who will the future of global technology

1. What is 5G and why aren’t Chinese telecoms companies allowed to operate in the US?

2. Why are the US and China racing to develop quantum computing?

3. Why did the US bar Chinese supercomputer makers from American tech?

The US and China are ramping up competition to see who will the future of global technology