[bhouston]

I predicted this and it will continue: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20303157

I think we are in this awkward time where China is shifting from playing catch up to the US to taking more of a lead in some areas that are meaningful. This type of transition is awkward for all involved, but it was going to happen and these sanctions moved it forward a bit.

I am still surprised that the sanctions didn't have that much of a financial effect on China or at least us in the west didn't notice it very much.