Judge Napolitano - Pepe Escobar : [LIVE from Shanghai] : Thanks to Tariffs, China Ditching US Tech.

April 29, 2025.

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Pepe Escobar: On China’s Technological Rise and Independence

Pepe Escobar, an independent geopolitical analyst and frequent guest on Judge Andrew Napolitano’s Judging Freedom, recently joined the show live from Shanghai to discuss the growing sophistication and independence of China’s high-tech industry. Judge Napolitano asked whether China could flourish without U.S. support, to which Escobar confidently responded: "Yes."

Escobar emphasized that China’s high-tech sector, including fields like AI, 5G, and quantum computing, has grown significantly, thanks in part to strategic investments and innovation from within. He explained that U.S. sanctions and tariffs have ironically pushed China to accelerate its development of self-reliant technologies, allowing it to break free from Western dependence.

In his recent article, “Made in China 2025 – Revisited,” Escobar elaborated on China's ambitious initiative to lead in technological innovation. With a focus on advanced manufacturing and emerging sectors, China’s Made in China 2025 plan aims to dominate global markets without the need for Western tech, positioning itself as a leader in industries of the future.

Escobar provides invaluable on-the-ground perspectives from hotspots across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His deep understanding of global dynamics, combined with his in-depth coverage of China’s technological rise, makes him a crucial voice in understanding the shifting balance of power on the global stage.

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Made in China 2025 - Revisited

Link to Pepe Escobar's article:

https://www.21cir.com/pepe-escobar-made-in-china-2025-revisited/

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