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Politics● LowJul 1 · Jul 1, 2026, 12:30 PM

In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post

Power has historically been measured by indicators such as territory, population, industrial production, military capability and economic scale. Those foundations remain indispensable. But each technological revolution has changed the nature of geopolitical competition. The Industrial Revolution rewarded manufacturing capacity. The 20th century rewarded industrial scale, military mobilisation and ideological reach. Globalisation rewarded efficiency, integration and financial connectivity. The...

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