Can China Rise to Top Tech Ranks and Challenge the US?

China Faces Challenges in Achieving High-Quality Economic Development Without Technological Upgrades, Says Leading Political Scientist

China’s technological development and the risk of falling into a “middle-technology trap” have become the center of a heated debate, with experts highlighting the challenges China faces in achieving high-quality economic growth without significant technological advancements. Zheng Yongnian, a prominent political scientist from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, sparked the discussion by pointing out that developing countries often struggle to catch up with more technologically advanced nations, leading to stagnation.