Multipolarity Premium Edition Teaser: Xi Blinded Me with Science, Every Ottoman for Himself, Poison Ivy
May 29, 2025
China's ambitious new industrial strategy aims to strengthen its technological prowess, even as the U.S. cuts science funding. The geopolitical landscape shifts with the U.S. ambassador's stance on Syria, raising questions about modern imperialism. Meanwhile, Trump’s proposals threaten higher education funding, targeting elite institutions like Harvard while pushing trade schools. Are these moves against the credentialed elite, or merely political theater? The implications for global competition and innovation are profound.
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China Dominates Critical Technologies
- China leads globally in 57 out of 64 critical technologies vital for 21st-century economic and military strength.
- It dominates in advanced fields like AI, biotechnology, quantum tech, and advanced manufacturing, surpassing the U.S.
U.S. Cuts Science Funding Sharply
- U.S. federal funding for key science agencies cuts severely threaten innovation and long-term economic leadership.
- Budgets for NIH, EPA, NSF, and NASA face drastic reductions under the 2026 proposal.
China's Ambitious Technological Vision
- Beijing's industrial strategy aims not just for market dominance but to propel humanity to unprecedented economic prosperity and technological advancement.
- China's ambitions in tech and the economy are far more expansive than commonly believed.