Group 1 - The article from The New York Times suggests that the "Chinese Century" may have arrived, and the U.S. must invest in R&D, support innovation, and create a friendly environment for international talent and capital to avoid becoming irrelevant [1] - The recent U.S.-China Geneva negotiations resulted in unexpected consensus, but President Trump warned that tariffs on China could exceed 30% if no agreement is reached within 90 days, contradicting the joint statement [1] - The U.S. underestimates the stability of its financial markets and the global economy's reliance on China while overestimating its own hegemonic influence [1] Group 2 - The U.S. announced that using Huawei AI chips anywhere could violate export controls, indicating an escalation in the U.S.-China chip war from "blockade" to "encirclement" [3] - NVIDIA's plan to launch a downgraded version of the H20 chip for the Chinese market is a strategic move to maintain its position, as China accounted for $17 billion in revenue, representing 13% of NVIDIA's total sales in the last fiscal year [3] - China's response to U.S. measures includes implementing full-chain controls on strategic minerals like rare earths, which are crucial for high-tech industries, potentially impacting U.S. manufacturing [5] Group 3 - Despite China's dominance in the supply chain of critical minerals, there are concerns about long-term development issues, including recent incidents of smuggling rare earths [6] - Research indicates that China is advancing in key industries like renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI, potentially leading to a situation where China controls high-end manufacturing across various sectors [8] - The competition for AI supremacy may shift from a U.S.-China rivalry to internal competition among Chinese tech cities, establishing China as a technological superpower [8]