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Wiker noted that China's industrial and technological independence is growing. Unlike earlier eras of imitation, the Chinese military-industrial complex now emphasizes self-reliance and mass production. Combined with their strategic aim to counterbalance U.S. dominance, this technological surge signals a potential shift towards multipolarity in global power.
He argued that the U.S. should intensify its focus on countering hypersonic weapons technology, which Russia largely already possesses, with China rapidly catching up. The development and deployment of these advanced systems could significantly alter future warfare paradigms.