How China is conquering high-tech markets once controlled by the West

Chinese manufacturers have expanded production into advanced technology sectors including semiconductors, electric vehicles, and renewable energy equipment. Companies including CATL, Huawei, and BYD have grown market share in battery manufacturing, telecommunications infrastructure, and automotive production. The shift reflects decades of investment in research and development, government industrial policy, and supply chain integration. Chinese firms now compete directly with established Western manufacturers in markets that previously had limited Chinese presence.

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