What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from {strong negative/moderately negative/mildly negative/neutral/mildly positive/moderately positive/strong positive}.

At first glance, the rise of Asia has threatened US technological hegemony. China last year has achieved 16% self-sufficiency, well below its 70% target by 2025. Additionally, China last November imported $265.9 billion worth of semiconductors. Therefore the two factors above imply that the fears and threats of China are exaggerated.
neutral