In a recent interview with China Daily, Professor Yan Xuetong from Tsinghua University, a leading Chinese political scientist, provides key insights into the United States' "small yard and high fence" policy, raising concerns about its implications for China's technological advancements and international cooperation. Contrary to a straightforward "decoupling" from China's economy, the policy appears geared towards curbing China's high-tech projects, stifling its tech progress, and disrupting global collaborations in the tech research and development sphere.