Clash of the tech titans: China’s quiet industry vs loud US innovation

Ravi Kant is an analyst, writer and author specialising in economics, international politics and technology.Great leadership doesn’t start with what you do but who you are. There are generally two leadership styles: loud and quiet. Loud leadership considers visibility for effectiveness and often focuses on showing dominance to drive results. Quiet leadership focuses on depth rather than volume. It is marked by clarity and consistency.If the West favours highly visible, charismatic leaders, in the East, leaders are often valued for their discipline and vision. The rivalry between the East and West for global influence, led by China and the United States, is often seen as a contest of economic might, military power and innovation. But beneath these visible arenas lies a contest between two distinct leadership cultures.The difference is clear in the leadership styles of Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. It is also reflected in the two countries’ corporate figures.