@article{THESIS,
      recid = {12027},
      author = {Li, Weijia},
      title = {Technology War Frontier: Analyzing the Impact of Defense  Strategies and Economic Dependency on National Policies  Towards Chinese 5G Technology},
      publisher = {University of Chicago},
      school = {M.A.},
      address = {2024-06},
      number = {THESIS},
      abstract = {This thesis explores the complex interplay of  geopolitical, economic, and institutional factors  influencing national policies towards Chinese 5G  technology. In an era defined by rapid technological  advancement and escalating geopolitical tensions, the  rollout of 5G technology has become a critical point of  international relations and national security discussions.  Particularly, Chinese firms like Huawei have been at the  center of global debates, prompting varied governmental  responses ranging from cautious acceptance to outright  bans. Through comprehensive quantitative analysis, this  thesis seeks to untangle the reasons behind this divergent  policy preference, examining how the dynamics of the  international political economy, domestic political  influences, and security considerations shape policies.  From a national security perspective, this thesis founds  that great power influence through arm transfer is pivotal  in countries’ foreign trade and technology decision. From a  political economic perspective, this study challenges the  assumptions of commercial peace and reveales the prevailing  protectionist strategies, suggesting that concerns about  economic dependency are more pivotal than mere trade  imbalances in shaping state actions towards Chinese 5G  technology. By integrating theoretical insights with  empirical data, this study contributes to the discourse on  technology governance and international trade policy,  offering new perspectives on the intersection of global  economics and national security.},
      url = {http://knowledge.uchicago.edu/record/12027},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.6082/uchicago.12027},
}