"US Takes Lessons from Russia, Implements New China Ban with Taiwan in Focus"
The White House has announced a ban on some U.S. investment in China in sensitive technologies, such as computer chips, as part of efforts to de-risk from China and address perceived national security risks. Analysts suggest that the U.S. is learning from its mistakes with Russia and is making these moves with an eye on rising tensions over Taiwan. The potential fallout from a conflict between China and Taiwan is considered "unimaginable." The ban aims to prevent China's military from benefiting from American technology and funding in sectors that counter U.S. and allied capabilities. China has criticized the move, calling it "blatant economic coercion and technological bullying." The U.S. is taking lessons from its approach to Russia and trying to reduce its reliance on China, as China has been cited as the primary intermediary supplying Western tech to Russia's military.