China has edge over US on MUCH MORE than just AI language models
The shock release of a new Chinese AI model known as DeepSeek that’s cheaper, faster and open source sent shockwaves across Silicon Valley, wiping out $1 trln off tech stocks and prompting pundits to dub the new tech a “Sputnik moment” for the US.
But actually, China now dominates the US in 57 of 64 critical technologies, up from just three in 2007, a comprehensive, 20-year 2024 study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has calculated.
The US, which led in 60 sectors in 2007, now leads in just seven.
Rankings are based on cumulative innovative and high-impact research and patents.
Where does China excel?
advanced integrated circuit design and fabrication
high-specification machining processes
advanced aircraft engines
drones, swarming and collaborative robots
electric batteries
photovoltaics
advanced radiofrequency communication
Where is US leading?
natural language processing
quantum computing
genetic engineering
China's winning strategy
ASPI credits President Xi Jinping’s ‘Made in China 2025’ plan for the infusion of “massive direct state funding for R&D in key technology,” saying strategic investments already underway were turned into a plan to achieve “technological supremacy.”
Besides research spending, Xi’s strategy has seen “large and complimentary investments…into industrial policy, upgrading supply chains and the manufacturing sector.”
From @SputnikInt
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya
