China's push for technological self-reliance does not signal a retreat from globalisation, but a strategy to remain globally integrated while reducing strategic vulnerability.

Chinese technology companies relied heavily on Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips, with the company continuing to design China-specific products despite US export controls. Yet in September 2025, Beijing reportedly instructed major firms to accelerate the adoption of domestic alternatives.

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