Trump Administration Ignored China’s Growing Scientific Edge
The notion that a critical report on China’s scientific ascendancy, being finalized by the National Science Board, was disrupted by actions taken during the Trump administration paints a rather grim picture of squandered opportunities and a nation potentially adrift. It seems we’re witnessing a recurring theme, akin to how some approach public health crises by simply refusing to acknowledge their existence. If we don’t measure it, it’s as if it’s not happening. The United States, it appears, is falling behind. A significant portion of the groundbreaking advancements in new energy technology is emerging from China, a development that seems to have been overlooked or even exacerbated by the very policies aimed at curbing China’s influence.… Continue reading