What's Happening?
Trade & Tech War: Ongoing restrictions on Chinese tech companies (like Huawei, TikTok) by the U.S., and China responding with its own controls.
Taiwan Issue: U.S. support for Taiwan continues to fuel military and political tension.
South China Sea: Naval standoffs and increased military presence from both sides.
Chip Ban & AI Race: U.S. is limiting China’s access to advanced semiconductors — a big move in the tech cold war.
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Why It Matters:
Global Markets: Investors get cautious; affects tech stocks, crypto, and supply chains.
Crypto Angle: If tensions rise, some investors might move money to Bitcoin and gold as "safe havens."
Geopolitical Risk: Keeps global uncertainty high — and markets hate uncertainty.
