Group 1 - The competition between China and the US has evolved beyond traditional trade disputes into a complex struggle involving national resources, political instability, and technological innovation [1] - China's recent decision to tighten rare earth export controls is framed as a national security and sustainable resource management measure, but it also reflects strategic considerations [4][5] - The US's initial restrained response to China's export management has shifted to criticism, revealing a sense of vulnerability in its strategic approach to China [3][5] Group 2 - The US's reliance on rare earth elements, crucial for high-tech industries, particularly in military and renewable energy sectors, highlights its dependency on China [4] - The US's previous "decoupling" strategy in the rare earth sector has not yielded significant results, exposing its weaknesses in securing alternative suppliers [5] - Domestic pressures in the US, including protests against concentrated presidential power and government shutdowns, are linked to the broader context of US-China competition [7][8] Group 3 - The US's agricultural sector, particularly soybean farmers, faces challenges due to reduced Chinese imports, leading to increased dissatisfaction among Trump's voter base [8][10] - Trump's strategy of urging China to purchase more soybeans appears ineffective, as the US market's dependency on certain Chinese products is not as strong as perceived [10] - In contrast, China is focusing on technological innovation, with significant breakthroughs in chip development indicating a shift towards self-reliance in critical technologies [10] Group 4 - The ongoing US-China competition is deepening into resource control, technological rivalry, and institutional resilience, with implications for future global dominance [12] - The US is experiencing dual pressures from domestic political challenges and external competition, constraining its policy options [12] - China's strategic approach involves leveraging technology, institutional advantages, and global cooperation to navigate challenges and expand its development space [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The construction of a resilient scientific research system is essential for ensuring national technological security and achieving self-reliance in science and technology, especially in the context of increasing global technological competition and geopolitical tensions [3][8]. Group 1: Challenges to the Research System - The scientific research system faces multiple challenges, including accelerated technological iteration, interdisciplinary collaboration risks, sudden public events, and uneven resource distribution [2][4]. - The rapid development of technology brings ethical and regulatory issues, as well as disruptive changes in research paradigms, posing adaptability challenges to traditional research organizational models [2][3]. Group 2: Necessity for a Resilient Research System - A resilient research system is particularly necessary for China due to increasing international competition and sanctions from developed countries, which hinder international research cooperation and access to research facilities [3][4]. - The lack of an independent and self-sufficient research ecosystem in China, along with limited international academic discourse power and weak foundational research, necessitates the establishment of a resilient research system [3][4]. Group 3: Strategies to Enhance Resilience - Enhancing the resilience of the research system should focus on four aspects: technological resilience, institutional resilience, organizational resilience, and social resilience [4][5]. - Strengthening technological resilience involves improving independent innovation capabilities and developing backup plans for critical technologies to mitigate risks from potential technological blockades [4][5]. - Institutional resilience requires continuous evolution and improvement of existing systems to enhance risk resistance, including the establishment of flexible legal frameworks and risk assessment mechanisms [5][6]. - Organizational resilience can be improved by increasing flexibility in resource allocation and fostering collaboration among various research entities to optimize strategies and share resources [6][7]. - Social resilience emphasizes the importance of public engagement and support for scientific research, enhancing scientific literacy, and fostering a stable social environment for technological development [7][8].