U.S. vs. China
How the U.S. Wants to Counter China in the Pacific
The U.S. long avoided the South China Sea disputes, but recently it changed tactics. WSJ explains why
China has slowly claimed and militarized disputed territory across the South China Sea, often at the expense of its neighbors. WSJ explains the economic repercussions for the U.S. and countries across the Indo-Pacific, and what the U.S. is doing about it.
U.S. vs. China
This original video series explores the rivalry between the two superpowers’ competing efforts to develop the technologies that are reshaping our world.
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How the U.S. and China Stack Up in EV-Battery Production
When it comes to powering electric vehicles, China’s dominance is clear. The U.S. lags in most steps of the battery-making process, from sourcing raw materials to assembling components. WSJ explores whether the U.S. can overcome these disadvantages. Illustration: Michael TabbU.S. vs. China: How China Is Playing Catch-Up on Nuclear-Submarine Tech
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After working for years to catch up on U.S. technology, China has developed a chip that can rival Nvidia’s powerful A100. WSJ unpacks the processors’ design and capability as the two superpowers race for dominance in artificial intelligence. Illustration: Sharon Shi