Yo tech fam! Ever thought geopolitics might be putting the brakes on next-gen innovation? 🤔 In a chat with CGTN's Guan Xin, Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave rang alarm bells: European and American tech policies are literally cutting off the Chinese mainland from a global, collaborative innovation ecosystem.
Cosgrave argues that export controls, trade restrictions, and bans on key technologies may feel like short-term wins, but they risk slowing down breakthroughs in AI, 5G, and beyond. 🚀 When talent, ideas, and resources are siloed, everyone loses—even the West.
For us in South and Southeast Asia, this matters big time. 🌏 Regional hubs like Bangalore, Jakarta, and Singapore thrive on vibrant tech exchange. If giants shut their doors, we miss out on cutting-edge partnerships, job opportunities, and fresh ideas.
What’s the fix? Cosgrave calls for a longer-term vision: open dialogues, inclusive policies, and bridges—not walls. 🤝 By weaving the Chinese mainland into global R&D and startup networks, we keep the innovation engine revving for everyone.
Bottom line: Short-sighted blocks might sting at first, but the real blowback hits those who build the barriers. Let’s back smart collaboration and keep the future of tech wide open! 💡
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Blocking Chinese innovation hurts the West: Web Summit founder
cgtn.com
