# CNA Explains: China races the US in tech with efficient manufacturing

https://mins.news/en/video/27301

- CNA, 2026-08-20 13:01 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_orR8i0gaHc

> The winner of the technology race may not be the country with the most advanced inventions, but the one that extracts the greatest value from every dollar spent. Roland Lim explains that while the US may lead in invention, China has an edge in manufacturing efficiency.

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