CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up—in other countries

According to CNBC, U.S. and Chinese technology companies are expanding aggressively into markets outside their home countries—and their governments are actively supporting these efforts. This signals a shift in how the tech rivalry operates: competition for technological dominance is no longer confined to domestic markets. Both powers are now positioning their companies globally as part of a broader geopolitical strategy to shape technology infrastructure and influence worldwide.

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