In 2025, China’s geopolitical strategy sharpens into a direct challenge to U.S. dominance — spanning technology, trade, and military power. Xi Jinping’s latest five-year plan prioritizes self-reliance in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, reducing dependence on Western technology and supply chains. Beijing continues to assert pressure over Taiwan, framing reunification as a non-negotiable national objective. Its expanding military capabilities aim to deter Ameri