By Andrea Hargraves 
In a world increasingly characterized by great power competition, China is emerging as a leader in science and technology, challenging norms and shaping the future of research and development.
The recent cover story of the British magazine The Economist shows a sense of surprise and recognition of the scientific progress led by Beijing, highlighting the growing concern in the corridors of power in Washington.
China not only recognizes the importance of innovation as a driver of geopolitical, economic and military superiority, but also strategically invests in science and technology to achieve its goals.
The Beijing-based Chinese Academy of Sciences is emerging as a global force in a range of fields, from plant biology to superconductor physics, and its recent advances in food crop biology are impressive, with discoveries that could revolutionize food security not just in China, but around the world.
From a global scientific perspective, it is clear that China has not only caught up with the traditional major powers, but has also surpassed them. Thanks to massive investments in research and development, coupled with scientist training programs and advanced infrastructure, the country has placed itself at the forefront of fields such as artificial intelligence, physical sciences, chemistry, and earth sciences.
China's rise in science is not just a national achievement, it is a phenomenon that affects the entire world, with advances in renewable energy, biotechnology, space exploration, and other vital fields shaping not only the global economy, but also humanity's future prospects. .
The rise of Chinese science is a testament to the power of strategic investment and a reminder of the importance of international cooperation in driving innovation and solving global problems.
The future of science is no longer limited to one axis, but has become distributed in a scenario of cooperation and knowledge exchange.