US Falls Behind China in Tech Race: Experts Warn of Growing Dependence

The United States is falling behind China in the technological race, according to a recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). The report indicates that China leads in 57 out of 64 critical technologies, including areas such as defense, space, and biotechnology. This stark contrast highlights a growing concern among US policymakers about the nation's decreasing investment in research and development. Former US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, in a recent interview, expressed his worry about this imbalance, stating, "I don't think it's too late, but I don't think we have any choice." This concern is further underscored by the US administration's recent cuts to funding for key research bodies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NASA, and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The video underscores the urgent need for the US to bolster its research and development efforts to avoid over-reliance on a single authoritarian state for critical technologies. The shift in technological leadership represents a significant geopolitical and economic challenge for the US and the rest of the world.