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The tensions echo the words of a Chinese leader from 2017, who predicted that China would dominate critical 21st-century technologies, relegating the US to an exporter of crops and commodities. The recent meeting, while seemingly modest, hints at a renewed struggle for technological supremacy, with the winners shaping the future global order.
Decisions made in the coming months will determine whether the US can preserve its leadership or cede ground to China’s relentless push for self-sufficiency and innovation. These choices are not just about economics—they are about setting the rules of the digital age.