How India is challenging China as Asia’s tech powerhouse
China has always been Asia's leader in technology. It is the home of some of the most valuable corporations in the world, such as Alibaba and Tencent. It is the location of production for the majority of iPhones and other devices made worldwide. It is currently a significant player in the electric car market.
Highlights:
- China leads in tech with Alibaba, Tencent, and iPhone production.
- India attracts Apple, focuses on startups, and high-tech industries.
- Tensions diversify to benefit India, yet China's IT dominance remains a challenge.
However, there seems to be a change in the air as other Asian nations vie with China for supremacy. India is among these competitors. With behemoths like Apple expanding their footprint in the nation, New Delhi has been more effective in luring in global IT businesses.
India is hoping to help its developing but difficult startup ecosystem in addition to advancing industries like high-tech electronics and semiconductor production. In light of the growing conflicts between Washington and Beijing, international businesses are simultaneously trying to diversify away from China.
Strict Covid-19 regulations implemented by the Chinese government, which caused operational disruptions for companies such as Apple, underscored the necessity for businesses to minimize their exposure to the nation.
India may gain from this. This market, which Western companies long thought had too many commercial obstacles and red tape, is now emerging as a competitive option to China. However, India would need to put in a lot of work to unseat China as the IT leader.