U.S.-China Technological Competition

The competition between the United States and China in technology has intensified, particularly in response to China’s Made in China 2025 plan aimed at achieving technological self-sufficiency and global leadership. This plan identified key sectors such as biomedicine, renewable energy, and advanced equipment manufacturing, where China has made significant strides, having achieved global leadership in several areas including solar panels and unmanned aerial vehicles. The U.S. has responded to this challenge not just by imposing tariffs, but by employing export controls to restrict Chinese access to critical technologies like advanced semiconductors. This shift in focus highlights the increasing concern over national security and military readiness on both sides as they vie for supremacy in the 21st century tech landscape.