China Outruns the US in 37 out of 44 Critical Technologies

According to a report by an Australian think tank ASPI,the US lags behind China in researching 37 out of 44 critical & emerging technologies across defense, space, energy & biotechnology sectors.

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President Xi Jinping’s administration’s deliberate design & long –term planning are responsible for this lead.

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The authors of the report warn that China’s research dominance could have adverse implications for democratic nations.

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The report states that the leading position of China could propel it to excel in almost all sectors including technologies that don’t exist yet.

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More collaboration & investment in research by governments worldwide are required to level with China, the report urges.

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The ASPI recommends measures such as visa screening for visitors to research facilities & movement restrictions on researchers who are experts in strategic sectors.

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Chinese lead could allow it to gain a stranglehold on the global supply of certain critical technologies in the immediate future, the report warns.

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The leading position of China could shift not just technological development but global power & influence to an authoritarian state, in the long run .

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According to Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, her country’s scientific & technological progress contributes to global technological advancement & opposes politicizing scientific & technological issues.

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