Core Viewpoint - The competition between China and the United States in the technology sector is intensifying, with the notion of "who will win" being an outdated perspective. The rise of AI technology is reshaping industries and geopolitical landscapes, indicating that power is no longer solely determined by size and scale, but by the ability to coordinate and gain support from various parties [1]. Group 1 - The current geopolitical narrative is overly focused on traditional power concepts such as military strength and resources, which no longer accurately reflect the world's reality [1]. - The semiconductor industry exemplifies how U.S. attempts to suppress China's technological capabilities have inadvertently accelerated China's innovation [1]. - Countries that attempt to coerce others into choosing sides may face isolation, as both the U.S. and China are concerned about their national security, but this is not the only reality in today's world [1]. Group 2 - Neutral countries should focus on embedding themselves in key nodes, such as becoming financial or logistics hubs, to gain influence rather than choosing sides [2]. - Malaysia and Singapore are leveraging their positions as network hubs or logistics nodes to exert greater influence than their size would suggest [2]. - Malaysia is striving to become Southeast Asia's data center, with the total capacity of AI data centers in Johor expected to rise from 10 megawatts three years ago to over 1,500 megawatts by 2024, potentially surpassing Virginia, USA, in five years [2]. Group 3 - Concerns about the technological decoupling between China and the U.S. were expressed by executives from Chinese companies, emphasizing the desire for a world that is not fragmented by technology choices [3]. - Neutral countries like those in ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council provide a buffer space for both China and the U.S., allowing different technologies to coexist without being labeled as either Chinese or American [4].