Western companies, universities, and governments are not just competing with China—they are actively enabling its military and technological rise. The article details how Western firms routinely bypass export controls through legal loopholes, smuggling networks, and compliant business practices, allowing advanced AI hardware and expertise to flow into China despite restrictions. It also highlights how research partnerships, talent pipelines, and commercial incentives continue to transfer critical technological capabilities to China with direct national security implications for the U.S. The result is a systemic risk: a fragmented, inconsistent Western approach that prioritizes short-term economic gain over longterm strategic containment.