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WHAT'S NEXT?: Any disruption in economic activity between China and the United States will necessarily affect other Asian and world economies. How China handles Donald Trump's administration, its relationship with Russia and develops its leadership ambitions will be key areas to watch intently in the coming years.

• [New] As with northern China, the combination of global climate change and local anthropogenically driven environmental degradation could trigger substantial increases in migration. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Recent years have seen China more than double its nuclear arsenal, while Russia has modernized its own and deployed an anti-satellite weapon with nuclear potential in space. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] China will integrate satellite communications with emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence, accelerating advances in non-terrestrial networks. Asia Times
• [New] Transboundary Risks Many glacial lakes lie in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet (China) but feed Indian rivers. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• [New] A Chinese-led world order, one where territorial integrity and human rights are valued less than raw power and economic development, might prove uncomfortable for many western countries. Dictionary.com
• [New] More and more, the strategic competition with Russia and China will be in the exploitation of advanced technologies with military applications. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Chinese Economic Data: Mixed signals from China's economic indicators, including a drop in exports, have raised concerns about the global economic recovery, impacting risk sentiment and the Australian dollar. FX Leaders
• [New] The United States will trail China in humanoid deployment and manufacturing. Automate
• [New] Of paramount concern is that America's principal maritime competitor is China, which also poses a significant military threat. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Recent export restrictions by China on materials essential for advanced technologies have highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] China and Russia have announced plans to deploy an automated nuclear station on the Moon by 2035, intensifying the international space race. PracticeMock
• [New] The policy change reflects an understanding that complete export restrictions may be counterproductive, as China will continue developing AI capabilities regardless of U.S. chip access. Dictionary.com
• [New] A coalition of United States intelligence agencies has publicly disclosed a growing threat from China's state-sponsored cyber operations, characterized by increasingly aggressive and sophisticated attacks against critical infrastructure worldwide. archyde
• [New] Next-generation submarines, hypersonic missiles, and space-based systems could someday allow China to project power across the Arctic. Hudson Institute
• [New] China's rise and its strategic alliance with Moscow have made the region a tinderbox that could redefine global security. Hudson Institute
• [New] By 2030, assuming all announced fabrication facilities in China become operational, domestic capacity could satisfy approximately 90% of Chinese demand for mature node semiconductors. The Diplomat
• [New] China is ramping up its domestic AI chip production, targeting a threefold increase in output in 2026 with new fabs launching beyond SMIC's capacity, supported by ecosystem initiatives around DeepSeek's FP8 format standards. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] In the next 3 to 5 years, 80% of the cars sold in China will be electric. post-journal.com
• China's industrial strengths could give it advantages in a protracted conflict. Hoover Institution
• Not only will the world remain more dangerous, but it seems likely that Trump will pursue more punitive sanctions against Russia and all the countries that buy Russian oil (India, China) or directly support them (China). Nicholas Wealth Management

Last updated: 05 September 2025