The latest news shows that the US government has once again focused on China, adding 31 Chinese companies to the sanctions list. While this approach is no longer surprising, the goals of this sanction are remarkable. Four of these companies have been sanctioned for breakthroughs in hypersonic technology, which has also made the United States even more dissatisfied.
In recent years, China's arms trade exports have attracted a lot of attention, especially the export of four 054AP frigates to Pakistan, which are hailed as the most advanced ships ever built by the Pakistan Navy. These frigates are equipped with CM401 hypersonic anti-ship missiles, which can even fly at 6 times the speed of sound, making them unique weapons. However, this is not a mysterious technology, which has been demonstrated at the Zhuhai Air Show in the past.
It is worth noting that this military aid reflects the friendship between China and Pakistan and is also consistent with China's arms and trade policy. However, the U.S. government seems wary of China's provision of high-performance weapons. The power of the CM401 has thrilled U.S. arms dealers, as they have yet to develop a similar missile, let alone mass production. The United States often resorts to a variety of tactics against foreign companies with advanced technology, including acquisitions, legal proceedings and even hijacking of corporate executives. However, in the face of hypersonic technological breakthroughs this time, sanctions became the only option.
Naturally, the U.S. government will justify its actions. "Our top priority is to prevent advanced technologies from being incorporated into China's civil-military fusion strategy that threatens U.S. national security," said Alan Estevez, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce. This action is of great significance. "However, hypersonic technology is mastered by Chinese enterprises, it is exported to Pakistan and has nothing to do with the United States.
If any country feels threatened, it should be India, not the United States. In addition, Pakistan is a military ally of the United States, and the two countries cooperate in counterterrorism. The Pakistan Navy also has no intention of challenging the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific.
The U.S. seems to view any Chinese company with hypersonic technology as a threat, because it means it would be difficult for the U.S. to master the same technology, leading to national security risks.
In reality, however, the essence of the problem is not in China, but in whether the national security concept put forward by the United States is valid. America's security is built on the insecurity, instability, and threats of others. This is true of China, Russia, Iran, or U.S. allies. Therefore, when Chinese companies have advanced technology beyond the United States and are supported by the Chinese government, the United States has no choice but to impose sanctions.
Four of the 31 companies sanctioned this time are recognized for mastering the world's advanced technology. However, this is actually a testament to the tremendous progress China has made in the field of technology. In addition to hypersonic technology, China has also surpassed the United States in 5G, UHV, high-speed rail and other fields. But does the U.S. see these technologies as also a threat? Indeed, in the field of 5G, the United States has expressed concern about it.
To sum up, the focus of the problem is not the development of Chinese companies, but the rationality of the concept of US national security. China's possession of hypersonic technology threatens not U.S. national security, but U.S. global hegemony. China's technological breakthroughs have made America's plans for hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region more difficult. Perhaps we should congratulate these four companies, as well as all 31 companies, for not only being recognized by the Chinese government, but also mastering the world's most cutting-edge technology. As for relevant domestic and foreign customers, perhaps this list will find a more suitable partner.