Competing for the Frontier: Benchmarking the US-China Technology Competition
June 27, 2024The US and China are locked in a technology competition. Less well understood is how each side assesses the contours of that contest, and the strategies for winning it. Yet any serious game plan must contend with the opponent’s view of the competitive landscape, or risk being outflanked and outplayed. In our new research report, we assess the current US-China competitive balance in the technology domain, and benchmark the two countries’ standing in the field.
Competing for Fuel: Benchmarking the US-China Energy Competition
June 14, 2024Both the US and China acknowledge that energy shapes global economic development and security – and, accordingly, assess their national power based on their energy status. This report seeks to assess the current US-China competitive playing field in the energy domain, benchmarking US and Chinese standing in the field.
Little Giants, Single Champions: China’s Blueprint for Asymmetric Industrial Advantage
March 16, 2023Chinese government programs to promote “single champions” and “little giants” have been under way since at least 2011. But they have received little international attention. This report seeks to resolve that deficit. The list of “single champions” and “little giants” constitutes a detailed operative blueprint of China’s industrial standing, ambitions, and strategy.
The American Public Thinks It’s Time to End China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
September 29, 2022A July 2022 poll sponsored by Force Distance Times found that the plurality of likely voters favor ending China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations status (Most Favored Nation status), and 2-1 support among Republicans – all at the height of inflation. American public will backs this strategic opportunity in US-China competition.
