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Shapiro emphasizes that America is behind in both manufacturing chips and infrastructure, making reliance on foreign supply chains a strategic vulnerability. China’s concerted push into renewable energy, nuclear power, and autonomous manufacturing exemplifies its intent to control key technological components.

Geopolitical and Economic Implications

The conversation expands into broader geopolitical considerations. Both the U.S. and China are competing in AI race but with fundamentally different philosophies. China's state-directed, relentless focus on applied AI contrasts sharply with the U.S.'s ideological emphasis on innovation, rule of law, and market freedom.