The rapid sell-out of Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro smartphone has spotlighted China’s strides in technological self-innovation amid ongoing U.S. sanctions. The device’s instant popularity underscores the Chinese mainland’s ability to advance its tech industry despite external pressures.
Professor John Gong, an expert in international trade, warns that the United States’ “small yard, high fence” strategy is beginning to hurt its own firms. “By restricting access to technology components, the U.S. is inadvertently accelerating China’s push for self-sufficiency,” he noted. “American companies are losing a significant market share in one of the world’s largest tech markets.”
Jeffrey Towson, a specialist in investment and digital strategy, added that the U.S. is politically weaponizing the tech supply chain. “This politicization disrupts global supply chains and creates uncertainty for businesses worldwide,” Towson explained. “Such moves may lead to long-term strategic disadvantages for the U.S. tech industry.”
The successful launch of the Mate 60 Pro serves as a tangible example of the Chinese mainland’s resilience and innovation capacity. As U.S. firms grapple with the repercussions of strained trade relations, analysts suggest a reassessment of current strategies may be necessary to prevent further self-inflicted economic impacts.
