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Technological Confrontation Between USA and China in Europe

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Rubric: USA: Politics and Society
DOI: 10.20542/0131-2227-2021-65-7-98-105
L. Gamza (leo.center.jp@mail.ru). 
Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO), 23, Profsoyuznaya Str., Moscow, 117997, Russian Federation
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Received 28.01.2021.

Abstract. The article is devoted to the analysis of the confrontation between USA and China in the field of advanced technologies in Europe. On the example of the leading Chinese technological transnational company (TNC) Huawei which is the world leader in the development and deployment of advanced telecommunications networks of the fifth generation 5G it is shown that the confrontation between the US and China in the field of technology is a manifestation of intense competition at the interstate level that will increase. It is shown that the policy and increasingly tough US measures do not meet understanding and support from the many countries and this is clearly seen in Europe, which today is the main market for technological products of US and China and therefor has become the main arena of confrontation between them. The key EU countries in their evaluations and approach to cooperation with Huawei are guided primarily by their economic interests and put into practice a balanced and pragmatic approach. Amid tougher American sanctions and increasing political and economic pressure Chinese TNC Huawei maintained its position in the European market considering it as a strategic asset and alternative to the closed US market. An important factor in strengthening positions of Chinese companies in Europe would be implementation of EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investments. 

Keywords: China, USA, Europe, EU, trade war, investments, technological confrontation, sanctions, Huawei, 5G


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Gamza L. Technological Confrontation Between USA and China in Europe. World Eñonomy and International Relations, 2021, vol. 65, no. 7, pp. 98-105. https://doi.org/10.20542/0131-2227-2021-65-7-98-105

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