India, Feb. 26 -- Technology has always been at the heart of global power struggles, shaping economies, national security policies, and geopolitical landscapes. Today, with China leading the charge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and semiconductor production, the competition for tech supremacy has intensified. The rise of AI models such as DeepSeek and advancements in semiconductors showcase China's ambition to become the world's technological leader. Given these developments, a crucial question arises: should the world move toward technological collaboration, or will the race for supremacy lead to greater protectionism?

Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a formidable player in the global technology arena...