Washington’s China Innovation Blindspot

Because U.S. policymakers assume authoritarian control stifles creativity, they underestimate China’s manufacturing-anchored innovation and miscalibrate export controls, alliance tech policy, and industrial strategy. On-the-ground reporting like Dan Wang’s ‘Breakneck’ shows applied engineering gains that contradict DC’s narrative. — Misreading China’s true capabilities skews U.S. deterrence, trade, and tech governance, risking underpreparedness in a long-term strategic competition.