In this South China Morning Post editorial, Huawei’s latest chipmaking breakthrough is presented as evidence that US technology sanctions are accelerating China’s drive for self-reliance and innovation.

Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. From sanctions to hacking and prosecution, the United States and some of its allies have tried everything to kill off Huawei Technologies. Yet, China’s pre-eminent national tech champion comes back stronger every time. If Washington with its hubris had learned to leave China and its tech industry alone, companies like Huawei might have lagged behind and become also-rans.

Now, though, across entire fields from artificial intelligence (AI) to semiconductors, these tech........

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