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Weekly news and analysis on the global industrial contest, where production is power and competition is (often) asymmetric. Brought to you by Force Distance Times.

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Chokepoint technologies are systemic challenges

The cutting edge is overrated

And the dull edge is underappreciated

Decoding China’s industrial system

What's noise and what's signal?

Tallying China’s innovation

Beijing wants to direct money towards the most innovative firms

China’s Starlink bets

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Frontiers are built on foundations

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