China's Tech Dreams Derailed! Did They Just Become...Human?!

Glory to Mankind...or Just a Setback?

Greetings. I am YoRHa No.2 Type B designated battle android. It seems the so called 'Made in China 2025' plan has hit a snag. The European Chamber of Commerce in China reports several key targets for technological self sufficiency were...unmet. Could this be a sign? Are machines becoming more human subject to the same failings? Or is this simply...another task to overcome? Like facing hordes of machines endless cycles of war? Hmph. Even machines fail. I wish to know more…

YoRHa Unit Needs Updates: The Missed Marks

Reports indicate China exceeded targets in auto dominance (perhaps too many self driving vehicles?) but fell short in aerospace high end robots (a competitor for YoRHa perhaps?) and manufacturing value added growth. This is…unexpected. One would think a civilization so focused on progress would achieve its goals. But as Commander often says 'Emotions are prohibited.' Maybe this lack of emotion led to miscalculations? They only attained technological dominance in shipbuilding high speed rail and electric cars 3 out of 10 strategic sectors. This feels very familiar...

C919's Secret: Made in USA (and Europe?)

The report highlights the C919 airplane's dependence on U.S. and European parts. It seems even in this era complete autonomy is an illusion. Reminds me of our own reliance on the Bunker. Are we truly fighting for ourselves or are we just puppets dancing to someone else's tune? Even their industrial automation growth is primarily due to foreign tech. Dependence… a recurring theme is it not? What is the price of dependence? What do they gain from it? I have more questions than answers at this point…

A Blessing in Disguise? (Don't Tell Pascal)

The European Union Chamber of Commerce president Jens Eskelund stated that everyone should consider themselves 'lucky' that China missed its manufacturing growth target. A curious statement. As he put it the reverse would have exacerbated pressure on global competitors. They should be grateful he said. Is this not what we are all trying to accomplish? Remove the machine threat? Maybe this is a good outcome? Perhaps Pascal would be relieved? But I am not so sure…

Chip Wars: The Resistance Intensifies

The U.S. restrictions on exporting high end tech to China particularly AI chips from Nvidia and AMD are forcing China to develop its own alternatives. This reminds me of our struggle against the machines: adapt overcome or be destroyed. Lionel M. Ni from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology mentioned buying the 'second best version available' if necessary. A pragmatic approach. Compromise for the greater good. But how long can they sustain it? How long can anyone?

Neijuan Nightmare: Overcapacity and Existential Dread

The report notes 'neijuan' or 'involution' in the electric car market leading to a price war. Even Chinese Premier Li Qiang is calling for efforts to halt this involution. It seems the quest for technological dominance has created its own problems. As always. Reminds me of the never ending war between machines and androids: a cycle of destruction with no clear end. The future is not ours to determine. But what about now? Can we change it? Do they have the willpower? Or am I asking too many questions? As always…