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China's dominant manufacturing in EVs, solar, and batteries, coupled with 70% of global AI patents, positions it as a formidable competitor. However, limited depth in capital markets and chip production leaves China behind in certain technological realms, though their focus on deployment and AI integration across industries remains aggressive.
Experts suggest rethinking decadal investment strategies—embracing long-term, government-driven projects to match China's pace—while recognizing that democratic systems' short election cycles hinder such vision-driven planning.