Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kandy WongJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM

AI Summary

short article 1 min

A recent survey by The Conference Board found that Asian CEOs are feeling the burden of technology restrictions imposed by the US and China more acutely than their American counterparts. The survey, conducted between October and November with over 1,700 high-level executives, revealed that 23% of Asian CEOs cited export controls as a trade concern, compared to only 11% of American CEOs. This is because Asian firms are often at the center of global tech manufacturing and supply chains, making them directly exposed to restrictions. As a result, supplier diversification and operational agility are becoming top priorities for Asian CEOs. Globally, supply chain disruptions remain a major concern for over 40% of CEOs.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

North America 30% Europe 30% Manus 40% Nvidia 50% Meta Platforms 50% Max Zenglein ×260% The Conference Board 70% Asia ×280% China ×490% United States ×390%

Keywords

tech restrictions 90% supply chain disruptions 80% supplier diversification 70% export controls 60% us-china tech competition 60% economic security 50% asian ceos 50% technology manufacturing 40%