美媒年终感慨：“永远不要低估中国”

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the importance of not underestimating China as a major economic superpower, especially in light of its resilience against challenges such as the trade war initiated by former President Trump [1][4][5] - Predictions at the beginning of the year suggested that China might follow Japan's economic downturn in the 1990s, but by the end of the year, perceptions shifted as China maintained its position as a vital manufacturing hub [5][6] - The return of foreign investors to the Hong Kong stock market, which reached a four-year high, is attributed to the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and China's ability to counteract trade pressures [5][6] Group 2 - China's focus on higher education has led to a significant increase in talent, with the number of engineers rising from 5.2 million in 2000 to 17.7 million in 2020, and 47% of top AI researchers being educated in China [2][5] - The article highlights China's pragmatic approach in the AI sector, focusing on application-oriented advancements that enhance manufacturing efficiency, exemplified by the use of industrial robots in automated factories [2][5] - China's trade surplus reached a record $1 trillion this year, surpassing other export powerhouses like Germany and Japan, with the fastest growth seen in advanced manufacturing sectors such as automobiles, integrated circuits, and shipbuilding [6] Group 3 - Domestic brands in China are successfully capturing consumer demand and gaining opportunities in global trade, with examples like Pop Mart achieving a gross margin of 70%, significantly higher than typical toy manufacturers [3][6] - The article suggests that Chinese brands will increasingly gain global recognition for their design and aesthetics, offering products that rival those from established markets [3][6]