Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

The US tech industry’s increasingly hawkish attitude towards China has caused alarm among some observers who warn it could cause greater mistrust between the two countries. Silicon Valley has become much more politicised in recent years, with leading figures such as Elon Musk donating vast sums to political campaigns, including Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. The US government has placed technological competition at the centre of its rivalry with Beijing. Meanwhile, tech lobbyists are...