An Australian think tank is urging democratic nations to “step up” their game in technological innovation and strategic competition if they are to compete with, catch up, and outdo Beijing.
According to a year-long study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Beijing is currently leading the world in 37 out of 44 technologies. These technologies cover a range of crucial technologies, including defence, space, robotics, energy, the environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials and key quantum technology.
