China has not made its name through invasions, regime changes or foreign occupations. So why does the American political class fear China so deeply?
Yang Fan, professor of economics at China University of Political Science and Law, recently posted about what he regards as 12 key areas where China no longer relies on the United States. This list ranges from China’s food security, genetically modified seeds, foreign fuel-powered engines to EV batteries, but also so much more.
Professor Yang Fan writes:
“What is the United States truly afraid of about China right now? It’s the 12 US ‘trump cards’ China is quietly discarding. Today, I’m going to break down exactly how China’s been dismantling Western technological dominance step by step. Each one of these cards carries enough weight to keep the West up at night. This isn’t just technological progress – these are twelve tolls of the bell signaling the decline of Western hegemony” .
THE U.S. “CARDS” CHINA HAS DITCHED
Foreign fuel-powered engines.
BYD’s blade batteries have forced Toyota executives to tear apart cars on the spot for inspection. Tesla lost $1.2 trillion in market value in just three months. The era of gasoline cars is ending—and in the new energy world, China is calling the shots.
Western genetically modified seeds.
Yuan Longping’s team has developed salt-tolerant rice yielding over 1,000 jin per mu. China’s granaries are now filled with Chinese grain. Monsanto’s seed patents have lost their grip, and China has seized full control of its food security.
US chipsets.
Yangtze Memory’s solid-state drives have slashed international prices in half. After the return of Kirin chips, Qualcomm panicked and dropped prices by 30% overnight. What they once used to strangle China has become China’s own deadly weapon.
GPS navigation.
The BeiDou navigation system now offers centimeter-level precision and has over 100 million users worldwide. Even Middle Eastern oil magnates are ditching GPS for BeiDou. Can you believe it? America’s eye on the world has gone blind.
US social media.
Xiaohongshu (RedNote) has drawn 30 million American users. Zuckerberg watches helplessly as daily active users plummet on his platforms while Chinese social apps explode overseas.
Western medical equipment.
Shanghai United Imaging’s CT scanners are now entering clinics in the US and Europe. Germany’s Siemens had to cut prices on similar models by 40%. Chinese medical technology has firmly planted its flag on Western soil.
Windows operating system.
China’s UnionTech UOS surpassed 5 million installations with full adoption by national ministries and major banks. Microsoft’s CEO is losing sleep over this, but there’s nothing they can do about it.
Oracle databases.
China’s Ant Group OceanBase has shattered global performance records. Bank transaction systems no longer have to bow to American pressure. This is true technological sovereignty.
Boeing aircraft.
The C919 has already secured over 1,200 orders and wiped $80 billion off Boeing’s value in a single year. There was a time when “buying is better than building” was the mantra, but the tables have turned—buying Chinese planes now seems like the smarter choice. Boeing was caught completely off guard.
Western industrial software.
Zhongwang CAD has driven France’s Dassault to beg for mercy with price cuts. Sany Heavy Industry used domestic software to design the world’s largest tunnel boring machine. China has blasted a massive hole in the West’s monopoly on industrial software.
US dollar payments.
The RMB cross-border payment system now covers 180 countries and regions. Saudi Arabia is now selling its oil in RMB. The first major crack in American hegemony was pried open by China.
Western military equipment.
The Fujian aircraft carrier’s electromagnetic launch system outpaces America’s Ford class, and DF missiles force carriers to keep their distance. The US military-industrial complex held emergency meetings all night long.
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About Professor Yang Fan: He is professor of economics at China University of Political Science and Law. He serves as Chairman of the Academic Committee of the Business School and has been a visiting researcher at the China Economy Research Center of Peking University. He is also Executive Director of the Economic Research Association of the National Defense University.
Source: X.com, May 26, 2026, Eric Yeung@KingKong9888. https://x.com/KingKong9888/status/2059137865121186221
