CZ Shares Thoughts on U.S.–China Tech Rivalry Across Key Sectors
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently shared his personal take on the growing technological rivalry between the United States and China, offering a sector-by-sector comparison of global innovation leadership.
While prefacing that his views are based on gut feeling rather than data, CZ provided insights into how he perceives the balance of power across major technology sectors:
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Internet: CZ believes the U.S. is still in the lead, though platforms like TikTok are shifting the dynamic. He acknowledges the high quality of Chinese tech products but criticizes the country’s heavy content censorship, noting, “I still use X.”
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Artificial Intelligence: The U.S. maintains a leading position, but China is “not far behind,” indicating a close race in this frontier field.
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Semiconductors: CZ notes that U.S.-led restrictions on chip exports are pushing China toward self-sufficiency—an outcome that could reshape the global chip supply chain over time.
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Robotics: Still considered an early-stage field, CZ points to China’s strength in hardware manufacturing as a key advantage.
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Blockchain: While the U.S. is now “moving in the right direction,” CZ warns of a shift toward protectionist policies. He claims anti-international lobbying efforts may benefit a few U.S. companies in the short term but would ultimately hinder long-term competitiveness.
CZ concludes by emphasizing that competition is ultimately beneficial, driving technological and economic progress for all parties involved.
His remarks come amid rising geopolitical tension and accelerating developments in AI, chips, and crypto regulation—areas where global leadership is increasingly contested.
Kosta Gushterov
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