Hey friends! 👋 Have you ever tried to stop someone from doing something, but they ended up getting even better at it? That’s kind of what happened between the US, Europe, and China!
At the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, a big meeting where important people talk about world issues, former US Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez shared something surprising. He said that the sanctions the US and Europe put on China didn’t work the way they thought they would.
What’s a sanction? 🤔 It’s like when your parents take away your video games because you didn’t do your homework. In this case, the US and Europe tried to limit China’s access to certain technologies.
But guess what? Instead of slowing down, China worked super hard and became an even bigger technology power! 🎮➡️🤖 They developed their own gadgets, software, and cool tech stuff. Now, they’re one of the leaders in technology around the world! 🌍
Mr. Gutierrez explained that these sanctions actually pushed China to innovate more. It’s like when someone tells you that you can’t win a race, so you train extra hard and surprise everyone by winning! 🏆
The big lesson here? Sometimes, challenges and obstacles can make us stronger and better. So next time you face a tough situation, remember that it might be an opportunity in disguise! 💡
Reference(s):
Former US commerce secretary: US sanctions on China counterproductive
cgtn.com
