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China-US technological and geopolitical competition

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  1. Development

    New Yorker: China races to own the industries of the future

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    Donald Trump unveiled a program of sweeping tariffs on 'Liberation Day'.

    In April 2025, Donald Trump introduced a program of sweeping tariffs, which took place on 'Liberation Day'.

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    China installed more solar power in 2023 than the United States has in its entire history.

    During 2023, China installed a volume of solar power that surpassed the entire historical installation total of the United States.

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    Kai-Fu Lee published his book 'AI Superpowers' predicting a shift in the geopolitical landscape.

    In his 2018 book 'AI Superpowers', Kai-Fu Lee predicted a 'new world order' that would result in a tilt of the geopolitical landscape toward China.

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    The Chinese government issued an A.I. plan targeting breakthroughs by 2025 and world leadership by 2030.

    The Chinese government issued an artificial intelligence plan that outlines a timeline for technological advancement. According to reports, the plan promises major breakthroughs in the field by 2025 and aims for the country to achieve world leading status by 2030.