So, the idea is big tech runs all the systems and all the data required by the government. Think of it this way; if Lockheed Martin designs and builds all your big, bad weapons for your military that can level a country or even the planet 100 times over but they also could sell the same *products* to other entities. Now military contracts for companies like Lockheed Martin typically bars them from selling that tech to other countries and individuals keeping the US a top military. Now big tech: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook has government contracts today, but they sell to *everyone*, consumers, the US Government, private businesses, organizations, terrorists, and even China (gasp). Also, not just iPhones, AWS, and Office... AI/ML, quantum computing, holographic targeting systems, things that can unlock a weapons or flight system from Lockheed or a connected nuclear submarine, or a metro power grid in a few seconds. What has happened really is the government has figured out the value of Big Tech and realized they are running un-checked, with no contracts, no Hippocratic oath, or loyalty pledge.

I suspect China is saying, look stick with us and we will give you whatever support you need.

Was suprised it comes with an unlocked bootloader; well done Microsoft! I will be buying.