China leading world in critical technology a ‘wakeup call’ for democratic nations

A report finding China to be leading the world in critical technology is a “wake up call” for democratic nations to have a strategic step in this area, says AUS Strategic Policy Institute Senior Analyst Doctor Jamie Gaida.

“The technology is not only what enables us to have ... powerful smart phones and do online banking, but as you said they also have implications in defence,” Mr Gaida told Sky News Australia.

He said Australia ranks in “the top five” in nine of the 44 technologies.

[cclenergy]

If the report said Australia is leading most of the technology, the Chinese people would say, wow, Australian people are so amazing and great. We will go to Australia schools and learn from them. That’s the difference. And that’s Y they are more steps ahead now. However the first reaction to this from Australian people or the POLITICALLY RIGHT is wake-up call for democratic nations. Lol

[beburs]

Democracy means oligarchy for this corporate propaganda unit.

[texassecession]

People will not wake up but deny the facts

[JohnSmith-xxth]

Ha ha. Not really surprising given the pathetic state of US education system. Look at who is occupying the STEM graduate programs at US universities? Go figure… Americans attach too much “nerd” stigma to STEM. Way too much.

[noahclark]

The title is laughable, technology is democratic or not?

[dragonjpt]

So, what's wrong in that? If any country is doing good.. Why other countries should worry and poke their nose in this.. Better compete

[OAtalaiaOficial]

This resentment and envy of China was caused by the United States, about 40 years ago, when the United States began to exploit businessmen and producers, increasing taxes and fees on businessmen and producers in a disorderly and drastic manner, to the point that they sought out more favorable government conditions in the world, with lower taxes and fees. And according to the story I have seen and heard from various sources, it was that, among other countries on the planet, to which American businessmen emigrated, the majority went to China because, in addition to the lower taxes, the various conditions for settling were the best, including the participation of aid from the Chinese government. In other words, a competent and good government that favors its producers and businessmen will always be the preference of any entrepreneur. Note: I heard this from a great economist and political analyst from the United States.

[indra-saja-boleh]

Feelings of jealousy and envy will destroy you and Western world, slowly, but that's for sure.

[gunsroses]

Ancient China was very technologically advanced during the Song Dynasty, but the Mongolian steppe civilization messed everything up. Then the West rose, the Dutch invented capitalism, the British invented the steam engine, and then it was out of control. China fell behind. But in the 21st century, the Chinese have begun to focus on technological research and development again.

[rameshrai]

AUKUS needs more Vicky Xu to contain China.

[blinkybillist]

It's the Dutch chip making company ASML who decides who get the latest technology

[DanielSMatthews]

Not really as bad as reported, if you consider the fact that advanced semiconductors enable most advanced technology and China has been blocked from accessing the leading edge in that area you see that their advantage is actually badly hobbled.

[ronagoodwell]

The study said that Chinese scientific papers resulting in patents (in China) are what is driving ASPI's conclusion that China is leading the US in tech... etc. This is misleading. China's system for creating patents is different than in the US. For one thing many of the patents themselves are based on US tech that has been reverse engineered and then broken down into different production methods that are cheaper and faster to manufacture--not necessarily better. One piece of "borrowed" tech can result in dozens of patents. If you're not aware of the process you might be fooled into thinking China is making breakthroughs constantly. They're not.