Delete America” is a drive by the Chinese government to reduce the country’s reliance on U.S. technology. The Chinese government’s 2022 directive, also known as Document 79, aims to replace foreign-owned IT software in state-owned companies with Chinese alternatives.
America banned the Tik Tok App which is certainly another example of a data war between the world’s two largest economies. But in the era of the increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it cannot be considered the last. Both countries are rapidly moving forward on the policy of self-reliance and security in the data sector. America implemented a rule of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rulebook on Dragon’s company TikTok.
What is Delete America?
For years, China has been following the policy of building The Great Firewall in the field of the Internet. Moreover, according to a recently leaked Chinese document ‘Document 79’, Xi Jinping has planned to replace all American tech companies with Chinese alternatives. Orders have been given, especially in the field of data-sensitive software, the target has been set for this till 2027. This is being called the ‘Delete America’ mission.
Under this mission, software from Chinese companies is to be used instead of American software like Microsoft Oracle etc. This software is installed in all sectors like the Army, Trade, Finance, Port etc. Not only this, China has already implemented it in the field of hardware. For that reason, there has been a huge decline in the demand for companies like IBM, Cisco and Dell in China.
Restrictions on Apple and Tesla in China
A complex network of permissions exists in China to prevent data from leaving the country. Tesla and Apple face data storage and device restrictions in Chinese government establishments. The use of Tesla vehicles on government premises is limited and prohibited. Last week, Apple had to remove Meta Company’s WhatsApp and Threads apps from its Play Store. Recently, Tesla was allowed to test its auto-drive vehicles only if it used the Chinese navigation app Baidu.
America Counter to the “Delete America” Mission of China
Not only apps like TikTok, which has 170 million users in America, are being banned due to data security. Many other Chinese companies are also on the radar of the Biden administration.
These Chinese companies are also America’s target
Ban on remote sensing technology:
America recently banned the Lidar remote sensing technology of the Chinese company Hesai Group in America. The company, banned over allegations of links with the Chinese military, has threatened to take the matter to court.
Eye on EV vehicles:
China’s largest electric vehicle company Bide has not been able to establish much presence in America despite all efforts. Despite this, the US is considering imposing a ban on the company from bringing its vehicles and equipment into the US through Mexico.
The biotic company suffered a loss of billions:
Shanghai-based biotech Chinese companies Wuxi Apptech and Wuxi Biologics suffered a loss of $ 21 billion in the US stock market last month. US lawmakers demanded a ban on Chinese companies because they are obtaining genetic information from Americans.
Moreover, in February, the Biden government announced a $20 billion investment in port security. It is in the face of threats from Chinese company Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries.
