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In Seeking Global Supremacy in Technology: A Case of Rivalry The US-China

01 Wednesday Feb 2023

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Asep Setiawan

The rivalry between the United States and China for technological preeminence has been going on for several years. It encompasses a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconducting, and 5G technology. Both nations have made substantial investments in research and development in these fields, and the competition has significant implications for both the economy and the national security of both countries. This short article discusses some of the primary forces driving the competition for technological preeminence between the United States and China.

Concerns regarding the country’s safety have been a major factor in fueling the conflict throughout this dispute. Both the United States and China are concerned about the ability of the other nation to employ technology for the purposes of the military. Both nations have implemented safeguards to prevent the disclosure of sensitive technological information, with the United States capitalizing on its asymmetric advantage, which consists of its ability to restrict the export of specific technologies. Some policymakers in the United States are concerned that China could unseat the United States as the leading technological force in the world as a result of China’s development of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies. This is something that many people view as an existential threat.

Another area of intense competition between the United States and China is the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Under the Made in China 2025 policy, China plans to increase homegrown production of semiconductors to the extent that it can satisfy 70 percent of the country’s domestic demand. Concerns have been raised about the potential for the United States to lose its technological leadership position in this field as a result of this policy and the willingness of Chinese companies to acquire or invest in semiconductor companies based in the United States.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is another significant area of competition between the United States and China. By 2018, China had filed for patents on artificial intelligence technologies at a rate that was 2.5 times higher than that of the United States. China is currently graduating three times as many computer scientists as the United States. Some AI experts believe that China could overtake the United States to become the global leader in AI, which could have significant repercussions for various areas, including economic competitiveness and national security.

Another area of technological competition between the United States and China is the fifth-generation mobile network (5G). Both countries are making significant financial investments in the research and development of 5G technology, with China taking the lead in specific areas such as the number of 5G patents filed. Concerned about the possibility of espionage and sabotage on the part of the Chinese government, the United States government is taking steps to stop the spread of Chinese 5G equipment within the country.

To sum up, the struggle between the United States and China for technological preeminence encompasses diverse technologies. It has significant repercussions for each country’s economic competitiveness and national security. Both nations are devoting substantial resources to research and development in these spheres, and it is anticipated that the level of competition will remain high in the years to come. The outcome of this competition could have significant repercussions for the distribution of power on a global scale as well as the path that technological advancement will take in the years to come.

Dr. Asep Setiawan, Lecturer at Master in Political Science Department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Amerika Serikat Hadapi Covid-19

24 Wednesday Jun 2020

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More than 100 days into the coronavirus pandemic, here’s where things stand in the United States: 2.3 million people have been infected, and some 120,000 people — more than in any other country — have died. Early epicenters like New York and New Jersey appear to have gotten their outbreaks under control, but several new hot spots have emerged, including in Florida, Texas and Arizona, where daily case counts are higher than ever.

Demikian kalimat dalam editorial New York Times 23 Juni 2020. Dilema antara kepentingan elit politik dengan kenyataan bahwa virus corona ini sulit dikendalikan menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan bagaimana korban di Amerika Serikat menduduki ranking 1.

Idealnya sebuah negara adidaya seperti Amerika Serikat “mudah” menghadapi ancaman pandemi ini. Alasannya antara lain, pemerintahan modern, teknologi yang canggih, infrastruktur kesehatan yang memadai ditambah lagi anggaran yang relatif besar.

Lalu mengapa jumlah penderita pandemi ini terus bertambah? Salah satu yang diduga penyebab bukan ketidakmampuan aparatur kesehatan atau kekurangan anggaran namun leadership yang lemah. Leadership saat ini dibayangi kepentingan pemilu 2020 daripada memfokuskan kepada penyehatan rakyatnya.

Ini menjadi pembelajaran bagi banyak negara bahwa jika leadership yang diberi amanat menjaga negara, menaga rakyat sibuk dengan kepentingan dirinya agar terpilih kembali maka yang jadi korban adalah rakyat kebanyakan. Pilihan kebijakan menjadi bias. Perdebatan kebijakan juga tidak lagi bisa berimbang karena kursi leadership itu yang diincar.

Bandingkan dengan negara lain seperti China dan Rusia misalnya. Ketika China harus menghadapi virus corona pertama kali di Wuhan sejak Desember, leadership nya tegas dan fokus kepada penyelamatan. Lockdown sekitar dua atau tiga bulan dan nyaris selesai.

Crisis leadership, sebagian pihak menyebut menjadi penting jika tidak dikaitkan denga kursi pemilu.

Coronavirus Pandemic and Changing of Global Politics

01 Friday May 2020

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Some scholars view that corona virus pandemic has influence the way global politics on process. The changes would be in interaction among countries, organization and even people. Countries’ s border as can be seen nowadays already in very tight supervision. One of implication of border issues is no regular flight in and out in easy way.

Transportation is one field which already felt it. Several airlines in the world even the most profitable one should adjust the new situation. After five month since January when covid-19 was still in China, some airlines has talked on reducing its staff. Some airline companies has grounded most of its air fleet.

Other implication of Covid-19 is related to economic situation at almost all countries. As transportation restriction become common in the world, goods traffic are also on halted. Export and import of manufacturing good except essential one like food and medicine might decline more than 50%. It means that export countries could send their product and in same time importing country could received regular product.

In one side, relations among countries mostly depend on importance of issues and needed. Political issues among countries might in less important compare to survival measures in every countries to keep Covid-19 contained and to make people secure. It could be solidarity in the world in raised compare to conflict mood.

However, one of prediction of Covid-19 is the raising of China in world scene. The China – origin of Covid-19 – in very short time could contain and recover from the disease. At least the China’s decisive responses to the pandemic has gave the country ability to maneuver in the world. For example, global diplomacy of China has helped it to establish image as strong and capable country. In this particular situation, China seems be viewed as winner one compare with US, for example. ***