Globalization isn’t confined to just technology in a pivot driven by geopolitical friction and domestic economic realities. The outward thrust is about embedding Chinese standards in global value chains and cultivating new markets far from American shores. In the digital realm. Internet titans Tencent and Alibaba are funneling capital into Southeast Asia’s booming cyber economy, acquiring local players, backing startups and rolling out cloud infrastructure. Tencent Cloud recently opened its third Indonesian data center, part of a network challenging established cloud providers in the region. Alibaba, via Lazada Group and fintech ventures, is deeply woven into the regional e-commerce fabric.Confronted by US efforts to curb its emergence as a technology giant, China isn’t retreating. Instead, its industries are accelerating a push onto the global stage, betting that the expansion will counter decoupling pressure from Washington and secure long-term growth. Do you think that Chinese economy is bigger than the US?

