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Notably, China's approach to modernity may represent a different paradigm—"modernity 2.0"—where authoritarian efficiency and technological scale outperform liberal democratic models. This raises questions: Are we witnessing the emergence of a new "modern" China that operates on different principles, potentially leading to a shift in global influence and power?
The risk of economic dislocation remains high for many sectors. Both countries must resolve internal challenges—inequality, infrastructure deficits, demographic shifts—to maintain technological competitiveness.