What the Biden presidency means for the US-China tech war

Synopsis

The webinar discusses the implications of Joe Biden's presidency on the US-China tech war. Biden inherits regulatory processes initiated by President Trump, particularly the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, which mandates the US Department of Commerce to categorize technologies into emerging and foundational lists. This classification could affect how technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductors are treated, potentially equating them with military-grade technologies. A significant issue for Biden is whether to grant Huawei any reprieves from its current status on the Entity List. The decisions Biden makes will have substantial impacts on Asia's technology landscape. Additionally, there is speculation about the pressure Biden may face from the US business lobby to ease tensions with China, although it remains uncertain if he will comply with these demands.