The American Who Waged a Tech War on China

Jake Sullivan, as White House national security adviser, spearheaded efforts to limit China's access to advanced semiconductor technology. Collaborating with Japan and the Netherlands, he implemented export controls on cutting-edge chips and chipmaking equipment. This strategy aims to maintain U.S. technological superiority and prevent China's military use of advanced chips. Although some fear these actions may spur China's self-sufficiency efforts, Sullivan contends they have effectively hindered China's progress. The long-term effects of this approach remain uncertain as Sullivan's tenure approaches its conclusion.