Is China winning the innovation race?
Once the world’s factory, Beijing’s relentless focus on R&D means the country has become the world’s laboratory
Once the world’s factory, Beijing’s relentless focus on R&D means the country has become the world’s laboratory

The world is focused on America’s lead but Beijing has the means, motive and opportunity to pull ahead

Industrial policy has delivered impressive technological gains without productivity growth

A network of ultra-competitive high-school talent streams has been turning out the leading lights of science and tech

Energy abundance, open-source models and manufacturing strengths will push Beijing into first place

Beijing has long pursued an industrial strategy aimed at acquiring global technology

It has the advantage on both energy and practical application