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China's Manufacturing Dominance Requires Western Recalibration, Expert Says

China's manufacturing sector is now redefining economic possibilities, moving beyond simply catching up to global standards, according to Professor Adam Tooze. This "China shock 2.0" encompasses various advanced sectors like AI, robotics, and aerospace. The significant acceleration of China's industrial rise necessitates a recalibration of strategies from Western nations.

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