Report Says China Leading The World In Race For Critical Technologies

 

Insider: China has a 'stunning lead' over the US in the research of 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies, new study finds 

* China leads the US in the research of 37 out of 44 key technologies tracked by an Australian think tank. 

* These critical and emerging technologies span a range of sectors including defense, space, and energy. 

* China's research lead in these sectors could have implications for democratic nations. 

China has a "stunning lead" ahead of the US in high-impact research across critical and emerging technologies, according to Canberra-based independent think tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute, or ASPI. 

The world's second-largest economy is leading the US in researching 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies across the defense, space, energy, and biotechnology sectors — including research of advanced aircraft engines, drones, and electric batteries — the ASPI said in its Thursday report. 

The US State Department partly funded the study.  

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WNU Editor: The report is here .... ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker - The global race for future power (Australian Strategic Policy Institute) 

Report Says China Leading The World In Race For Critical Technologies  

China on track to dominate development of critical future technologies, ASPI report says -- ABC News Australia  

China leading world in critical technology a ‘wakeup call’ for democratic nations -- SKY News  

China leading US in technology race in all but a few fields, thinktank finds -- The Guardian  

China denting US tech dominance, leads in 37 of 44 fields, claims report -- Interesting Engineering  

China beating West in race for critical technologies, report says -- Al Jazeera

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