British authorities are seriously concerned about China’s technological intentions. This is reported by the London newspaper The Times. According to the publication, China has already achieved a leading position in a number of key technology industries.
Beijing aims for technological superiority over Western countries
Lindy Cameron, head of Britain’s National Cybersecurity Centre, raised concerns with the publication.
China could use supply chain control to stifle Western markets, she said. Adding fuel to the fire, reports from British intelligence indicate that Beijing is using the technology as a weapon.
The West discusses China’s active militarization and China’s worsening relations with the United States, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Moreover, the United States and its European and Asian allies are haunted by the strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow.
Recall that Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is currently visiting Russia. This is the first overseas trip for the head of the Celestial Empire’s defense department since his appointment.
Experts note that the UK’s fears are by no means unfounded. China really has great potential and a wide range of levers of pressure on the West. And the forecasts for China’s adversaries in this regard are extremely disappointing.
Sooner or later, Beijing will follow this path in the name of its own subjectivity and economic development.
experts say.
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