New Yorker: China races to own the industries of the future
Summary
China is quickly advancing in important future industries like biotechnology, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. While the U.S. focuses less on these sectors, China benefits from strong government support and investment, allowing it to surpass the U.S. in several key technologies.Key Facts
- China leads the world in producing drones, electric vehicles, batteries, and solar cells.
- It uses more industrial robots than all other countries combined.
- China now has more registered clinical trials in medicine than the U.S.
- The Chinese government invests heavily in strategic industries and long-term planning.
- Policies by President Donald Trump, like tariffs and immigration restrictions, may have accelerated China's rise.
- China uses advanced digital payments and surveillance technologies widely in daily life.
- Emotional recognition technology is used to monitor people’s behavior and assign risk levels in schools.
- Experts warn losing leadership in AI, biotech, and robotics could shift global power away from the U.S.
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