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While the United States focuses on tariffs and Europe on weapons, China surpasses all in new technologies.
While Europe intensifies the debate on military spending and the United States continues to play the tariff card to protect its economy, China is running faster than anyone in the field of new technologies.
In recent years, the Asian giant has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to innovate, investing in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, telecommunications and renewable energy.
Beijing’s technological expansion project, supported by huge state investments and a long-term industrial strategy, is changing the global balance.
Europe wants to increase military spending and is discussing greater integration between member states, despite the fact that in many fields each state is and wants to continue to be autonomous.
The war in Ukraine has accelerated this process, pushing European governments to strengthen their deterrent capabilities.
On the other side of the Atlantic, the United States is considering using tariffs as a tool for economic protection.
American trade policy aims to contain Chinese growth, imposing restrictions on exports of semiconductors and other advanced technologies.
However, this strategy may prove ineffective in the long run, as China develops domestic alternatives to reduce its dependence on Western imports.
China has taken an aggressive approach to becoming a leader in new technologies.
Sectors such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, robotics and telecommunications are receiving significant investment.
The Chinese government has launched initiatives to promote innovation, incentivizing local companies to compete with Western giants.
For example, in the automotive sector, Chinese companies are developing advanced technologies for artificial intelligence applied to vehicles.
China’s robotaxi revolution is proceeding at a faster pace than any other country, and operators such as Pony.ai, WeRide and Baidu Apollo are well positioned to benefit from China’s acceleration of autonomous mobility.
Robotaxis are already available in more than a dozen cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chongqing, and by the end of the decade, analysts at Goldman Sax predict that half a million autonomous robotaxis will be operating in major cities.
Beijing is also accelerating financial support for technology companies, expanding bank credit and facilitating access to international markets.
From humanoid robots to load luggage, to waiters, cooks, cleaners, healthcare workers and personal assistants, automation is revolutionizing many industries, improving efficiency and reducing operating costs, and China is poised to be a leader in the sector.
The question on many analysts’ minds is: in this new scenario, who will be able to define the global future?
If the 20th century was characterized by military conflicts and trade challenges, the 21st century seems increasingly destined to be dominated by technology.
While some countries focus on defense and economic protection strategies, China seems to have already understood that innovation is the key to future leadership.
Its ability to develop advanced technologies and adapt quickly to global changes could give it a decisive advantage in the coming decades.
