Is China’s Obsession to ‘Delete America’

The Fulfillment of a Prophecy?

In an attempt to replace the U.S. dominance in technology, Beijing has issued a mandate known as Document 79, intensifying efforts to substitute U.S. technology with homegrown alternatives. American tech providers in China are getting the message loud and clear that was spelled out in Document 79.

The 2022 directive expands China’s endeavor to phase out U.S. technology—a strategy dubbed “Delete A,” short for Delete America. This is reminiscent of Cato’s famous phrase during the third Punic War: Carthago delenda est, Carthage must be destroyed. It signified the vendetta Rome had not only to win the 150-year war against Carthage but to annihilate it.

Communist China is America’s enemy, not our business partner. Beijing never wanted to embrace a free-market economy or, in any way, embrace Western values. The only purpose of doing business with the free world was to attain wealth and power with the sole intention of dominating Western Christian civilization with communism, and “Delete A” is but another phase in this process.

Document 79, a highly confidential order, was only revealed to top officials and executives, who were forbidden to make copies. This mandate tasks state-owned companies in finance, energy, and other sectors to stop using foreign software in their I.T. infrastructure by 2027.

American giants like Dell and IBM, once pillars in China’s tech landscape essential to providing the country with technology, are now facing competition from local brands. China aims for self-reliance and bolsters security concerns, breaking away from its tech ties with the U.S.

Document 79, named for its paper numbering, is focused on companies offering software that facilitates daily business operations, ranging from essential office tools to supply-chain management. Major players like Microsoft and Oracle are facing challenges in this sector, which remains a stronghold of foreign tech profitability in the country.

This initiative is just one part of a long-standing effort led by Xi Jinping to achieve self-sufficiency across various sectors, from critical technologies like semiconductors and fighter jets to food production. The overarching strategy aims to reduce China’s reliance on the West for food, raw materials, and energy, emphasizing the development of domestic supply chains, which have failed until now.

Document 79 was issued in September 2022 amid escalating chip export restrictions and U.S. sanctions on Chinese tech firms. It mandates that state-owned enterprises provide quarterly updates on their transition from foreign software to Chinese alternatives for email, H.R., and business management.

The directive originates from the agency overseeing China’s massive state-owned enterprise sector, which includes over 60 of the country’s top 100 listed companies. Despite these developments, neither the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission nor the State Council commented on the matter.

State firms in China have significantly boosted their purchases of domestic brands despite inferior quality compared to American imports. The buyers range from banks and financial brokerages to public services like the postal system.

For trading partners in the free world, China has ceased to be a land of opportunity and has become a hostile environment, particularly regarding intellectual property. Theft of property has always been a problem for those outsourcing to China, as communism does not respect physical or intellectual private property.

The drive towards localizing technology, termed “Xinchuang” or loosely translated as “I.T. innovation,” emphasizes the importance of homegrown, secure, and reliable technology solutions. This policy has gained momentum amidst escalating tensions in the tech and trade arena with the U.S., leading to restrictions on American technologies for many Chinese entities.

During China’s recent annual legislative sessions, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of this localization drive. The central government plans to elevate spending on science and technology by approximately 10 percent to around $51 billion this year, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s 2 percent rise.

At nationwide trade fairs, vendors showcase homegrown technology as viable alternatives to foreign counterparts. For instance, a semiconductor equipment maker in Nanjing boldly offers to assist buyers in removing American technology providers from their supply chain.

Recently, there has been a shift in the technology landscape. Six years ago, government buyers favored Western hardware, chips, and software brands. Fast-forward to 2023, and the scenario has changed dramatically. Inferior Chinese tech products are now the sought-after choice.

For instance, the customs department in Ningbo, China, once preferred brands like Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise with Intel’s Xeon processors. However, five years later, the same department opted for Chinese-manufactured rack servers featuring Huawei chips. These servers are typically crafted by state-owned tech firms, known for their limited global presence and ties to China’s nuclear programs.

The shift towards domestic products is evident not only in government offices but also in everyday use. Chinese officials in Beijing have transitioned from foreign-branded P.C.s to those made locally. Moreover, they have been encouraged to switch from Apple iPhones to Chinese smartphones for official purposes, citing espionage, which they know well.

Xi has stressed the importance of relying on local technology in pursuing technological innovation. Factors like Edward Snowden’s 2013 revelations about U.S. cyber activities in China have fueled this drive. Xi envisions leveraging China’s strengths to overcome obstacles in software development and promote homegrown solutions.

The impact of this focus on local products is apparent in the declining revenues of foreign tech giants in China. Companies like IBM and Cisco have faced challenges, while Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have witnessed shifts in their market shares due to patriotic sentiments favoring local vendors. HPE’s revenue from China dropped significantly from 2018 to 2023, leading to a strategic decision to divest its Chinese joint venture.

The evolving tech landscape in China reflects a broader trend toward embracing domestic innovation and reducing reliance on foreign technology providers. In May, HPE announced its plan to sell its 49 percent stake in the Chinese joint venture. While still serving multinational clients directly in China, the company now focuses on selling selected products through its local partners.

In the software realm, companies like Adobe, Citrix parent Cloud Software Group, and Salesforce have recently scaled back or exited direct operations in the country. Microsoft, a global software leader, faces a shift in China’s operating system landscape. A survey by Morgan Stanley revealed that many Chinese chief information officers anticipate a decline in their companies’ use of Microsoft’s Windows O.S. in favor of the Linux-based Unified Operating System (UOS).

Despite high-profile engagements with Chinese leaders on topics such as A.I. and trade relations, Microsoft has reduced its presence in China as China accounts for only 1.5 percent of its total sales. However, state-owned enterprises are hesitant to replace foreign I.T. products with domestic alternatives due to concerns about performance and reliability, resulting from hastily developed products imposed by Xi’s impetuous whims.

As China’s tech sector advances, local solutions are gaining traction, but not without a price. Domestic business software providers are attempting to ensure compatibility and reliability, but competing with American technology, which has developed dramatically in the last 40 years, cannot be done quickly.

A notable transition has been Chinese companies’ move to cloud-based data hosting, which has helped bridge the technological gap. In the past, giants like Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft ruled China’s database software market. However, Chinese enterprises like Alibaba and Huawei have introduced their own database management solutions, steering the market away from the U.S.

Xi wants to eradicate everything Western, everything remotely reminiscent of Western Civilization. Communism is a threat to the entire free West, and the “Chinese version” is no less of a danger than the “Russian version.” Communist errors are what Our Lady addressed in Fatima, and few have taken her prophecies seriously.

What is the endgame of Beijing’s Delete A? Is it only a quest for Chinese dominance in technology and acquiring an upper hand in global trading? To answer these questions, the correct perspective can only be given by one significant historical event—Fatima.

The Blessed Virgin’s prophecy of July 13, 1917, foretelling the spread of Russia’s errors worldwide, seemed cryptic at the time. With Tsarism recently ousted and Kerensky’s regime in place, the nature of these errors remained a mystery at that time. The rise of the Marxists to power in Russia in November 1917 marked the start of the prophecy unfolding.

The errors of the Russian Communist Party spread globally, aligning strangely with the Virgin’s announcement. The expansion of communism intensified post-World War II as numerous nations fell under the Soviet yoke through deceit and coercion. The USSR emerged as a global threat, with communist aggression looming over the West like a Damocles sword. What may have appeared improbable in 1917 evolved into a tangible danger that continues to reverberate worldwide to this day.

The rise of communism in Russia transformed these errors into concrete realities, culminating in the vast Moloch communist empire. Stretching from East Germany to Vietnam, this unified entity defied division, dismissing the distinction between the “Russian” and “Chinese” lines as mere propaganda.

In 1917, Our Lady spoke to three young shepherds, delivering a message to the world urging prayer, penance, and an amendment of life. She specifically addressed the Pope and the sacred hierarchy, requesting the consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart. Saint Francisco of Fatima emphasizes the need for special reparation.

Describing the state of the world as calamitous, the Mother of God emphasized the prevalence of impiety and impurity, two aspects most promoted by communist regimes. The outbreak of the First World War was seen as a punishment for humanity’s sins. After the war, sinners had the chance to heed Fatima’s message and change their ways to bring about peace.

However, Our Lady warned that an even worse war would follow if her message went unheeded. Should the world ignore her plea, a global catastrophe with ideological roots in the errors of communism would bring severe religious persecution and afflict mankind. The spread of Russia’s errors worldwide would lead to wars and persecutions of the Church, posing great trials for the Roman Pontiff.

“Delete A” is a euphemism for eradicating everything Western and implementing everything gnostic, egalitarian and atheistic that communism promotes. That is precisely what Our Lady warned the world of over 100 years ago, and we are living in the unfolding of this prophecy today.