Beijing to the World: We Don’t Want Your Chips Beijing's recent decision to limit access to Nvidia's H200 AI chip has sparked debate about the merits of self sufficiency in technology.
China's leaders argue that developing domestic capabilities is essential for national security and economic growth, but this approach comes with significant costs.
China's transition from an open economy to a more isolated one began in the 1980s, when Beijing introduced policies to nurture and protect new industries.