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From heated rivalry to frenemies: Inside the cutthroat business of ruling tech in Asia
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A long-standing rivalry between two countries is evolving into a partnership. Modern conveniences like smartphones and laptops rely on technologies from Asian powers.
Modern conveniences like smartphones and laptops rely on technologies from Asian powers. A long-standing rivalry between two countries is evolving into a partnership. This shift is driven by the demand for specialized hardware chips that process complex calculations.
These chips are crucial for training generative models. Further details about this development are available from the source.
The partnership marks a change from the previous competitive dynamic, with the countries now working together to deliver in-demand technology.
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Category: business Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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