China’s Quest for Technological Self-Sufficiency: Strategic Development and Global Integration

China, emerging as a technological powerhouse, has significantly reshaped the Sino-U.S. technological competition landscape. The once prevalent notion in the West that the People's Republic of China (PRC) was incapable of groundbreaking innovation due to its "illiberal" system has been proven wrong. A decade ago, scholars were doubtful of China's potential to become an innovative force. However, the situation has changed. In 2023, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute published a report that tracks critical technology based on data. The report reveals that China is leading in 37 out of 44 critical technologies, spanning defence, space, robotics, energy, the environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, and critical quantum technology areas. This global impact of China's technological advancements is a testament to the country's strategic planning and long-term policies under Xi Jinping and his predecessors, which have laid a solid foundation for its technological self-sufficiency. This remarkable progress is sure to captivate the attention of any reader. This article explores China's approach to maintaining its technological self-sufficiency while integrating into the international capitalist economy.

Author: Shiqing Xiao