The race for tech supremacy: The U.S. vs. China
China is rapidly advancing in technological and economic power, particularly in electric vehicles, AI, and biotechnology, while the U.S., under Trump-era policies, has weakened its scientific institutions, alienated allies, and undermined its global leadership—creating a strategic opening
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