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US-China Economic Competition: Command of Commerce with Steve Brooks & Ben Vagle

LawfareAugust 13, 202557 min302 views
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Rethinking US-China Economic Power

  • 💡 The conventional wisdom that China's economic power is close to America's is challenged by new research.
  • 🎯 The US retains a significant economic advantage, particularly in high-technology sectors, which is often underestimated by traditional metrics like GDP.
  • 🔑 A new assessment focusing on the power of multinational corporations reveals US firms generate 38% of global profits versus China's 16%.

The Importance of High-Tech Sectors

  • 🚀 In high-tech industries, US firms generate a massive 56% of global profits, while Chinese firms account for only 6%.
  • 🧠 High-tech sectors are critical for future productivity and military strength, making US dominance in this area a key geopolitical advantage.
  • ⚠️ Standard measures like GDP and exports can be misleading, as much of what is
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