Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-10 04:46Group 1 - The U.S. is facing unprecedented challenges as China enters strategic areas previously dominated by the U.S. [1] - The U.S. announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN entities, highlighting its unilateralism [3] - U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles have backfired, with China's exports to the U.S. increasing to 9% and a trade surplus growing by 34.6% year-on-year [4] Group 2 - The U.S. has historically maintained a clear division in global supply chains, controlling high-end manufacturing and key technologies while allowing other countries to develop low-end manufacturing [8] - The balance of power has shifted as China's industrial and technological capabilities have risen, breaking the previous equilibrium [10] - China's "Made in China 2025" initiative has achieved 86% of its goals, directly competing with the U.S. in core industries, particularly in renewable energy [11] Group 3 - Chinese companies like CATL and BYD are leading in battery technology and electric vehicle sales, with China accounting for 68% of global new energy vehicle sales in 2025 [13][14] - China's self-sufficiency in semiconductors has increased from 14% in 2014 to 23% in 2023, with projections of reaching 27% by 2027 [16] - Despite U.S. export controls, major chip companies like Intel and NVIDIA are still reliant on the Chinese market for revenue [17] Group 4 - Germany's automotive industry is resisting U.S. sanctions against China, with BMW investing $15 billion to expand its operations in China [19] - The anticipated anti-China coalition led by the U.S. is faltering due to the economic interdependence of other countries with China [20] - The U.S. strategy of tariffs and sanctions has led to significant losses for American companies reliant on the Chinese market [20] Group 5 - The U.S. is experiencing a decline in global trust, with its reputation and governance indicators dropping in the Global Soft Power Index [24] - Public sentiment in countries like Germany, France, and Spain is increasingly supportive of countermeasures against U.S. imports [26] - The U.S. is caught in a cycle of sanctions and shortages, struggling to adapt to the new global industrial landscape shaped by China's advancements [28] Group 6 - The U.S. fears losing its exceptional status as a dominant global power, which would limit its ability to impose sanctions and manage risks [29] - Global investment trends show that 60% of sovereign funds are planning to increase investments in China, indicating a shift in capital flows [30] - The competition of the future will focus on who can provide more public goods for global development rather than monopolizing core technologies [31][32]