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Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?

South China Morning Post / 03 August 2026 / 10h ago

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The US tech industry’s increasingly hawkish attitude towards China has caused alarm among some observers who warn it could cause greater mistrust between the two countries. Silicon Valley has become much more politicised in recent years, with leading figures such as Elon Musk donating vast sums to political campaigns, including Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. The US government has placed tec

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Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?

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