China Is Outpacing US in Critical Tech Research Investments

Experts Warn China's Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and Warfare Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 2, 2024

China has outpaced the United States in critical technology research investments, said Australian researchers in a report predicting profound impacts on global cybersecurity, surveillance and future warfare.

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Researchers found a "stunning shift" over the last two decades as China has surpassed the U.S. to become the dominant leader in critical technology research, according to a recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. China - which once led in just 3 of 64 technologies tracked by the institute - now dominates in 57 key areas across artificial intelligence, defense, energy, biotechnology, robotics and cyber.

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