China is far ahead of 10 strategic industries, including computers, electronics, motor vehicles and chemicals, according to a research report released by the Information Technology and Innovation Association, a US think tank. However, the data used in the report is not only outdated, but China's lead is rapidly expanding, especially in the field of electric vehicles.
According to the report, China's rise poses a challenge to the United States, exacerbated by the trend of declining market share in the United States. In response, U.S. think tanks have called on Congress to develop a national industrial strategy to better compete with China.
In the field of artificial intelligence, the report said that the United States is leading, but in fact, China and the United States belong to the first echelon in the field. The two countries have their own advantages and complementarities in terms of talent, research and commercialization. The U.S. blockade has not stopped China's development in the field of AI, but has pushed China to find a different development path from the United States.
U.S. think tanks put forward the concept of a "zero-sum game", emphasizing the competition for market share, rather than focusing on industrial upgrading and innovation. This narrow perspective may be a stumbling block to U.S. industrial upgrading, ignoring China's innovation and contributions in these industries.
The report recommends that the United States** increase investment in and protection of industry to gain an advantage in the global market. However, such an approach could lead to isolation and self-isolation in the United States, undermining long-term interests and competitiveness. It may be wiser to face up to the space and potential for cooperation between China and the United States in these industries.