Of course it's all about maintaining US primacy, of course it is! So the F what? You fanbois act like it's OK for China to pursue its national interests, but not for the US. We live in the real world where it's perfectly just and right for US, China, and all other countries to pursue their national interests above all others.
No no, of course it's ok and actually the only sensible way for each country to fight for its own interests. But we're just discussing how seemingly... petty it is that if the US achieves a technology, China would usually say, "New technological breakthrough once again showcases American ingenuity; we must work hard to catch up and learn" while if China makes a breakthrough, the American narrative usually sounds like, "Chinese supposedly cracked X technology though if they have, they probably stole or hacked it from someone (even though no one else has it yet), probably can't be trusted to use it responsibly (only our definition of responsible counts), likely won't be able to find a way to practically use it, and with all the human rights abuses, fetus-eating, oppression, and economical disaster impending, they're screwed anyway, so let them enjoy their crumbs while they can cus we're totally gonna get something better up and running within 6 months." 6 months later, crickets chirping. But it's cool. They do them; we do us. Just discussing.
