There is no more competition between Eastern and Western.
Thanks to EOS Blockchain, we have a bridge between them. That's coming, one of the blockchain's attribute is "Borderless", that's exactly what is in progress.
EOS Nation block producer is involved in this process and one more time that's a proof of teamwork around a common goal "Life" "Property" "Desintermediation" "Government disruption" "Community" "Knowledge".
https://coins.newbium.com/post/20510-unveiling-of-link-bridging-the-eastern-and-weste