China's Technological Advancements: DeepSeek AI, Sixth-Generation Jets, Artificial Sun, and Space Breakthroughs

Beijing: China’s recent introduction of DeepSeek has astonished countries around the world. Along with DeepSeek, China’s advancements in sixth-generation fighter jets, artificial suns, and space explorations are raising concerns globally. Let’s take a detailed look at these developments.

In the 1950s, the US and the Soviet Union were the dominant superpowers. At that time, many believed that the US was technologically advanced, while the Soviet Union seemed outdated.

The Sputnik Moment: In 1957, an unexpected event occurred when the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. This event sent shockwaves through the US, signaling that the Soviet Union had better scientists than America.

Decades later, a similar “Sputnik Moment” has emerged, but this time, the shock is coming from China. The release of DeepSeek, an AI technology from China, has the potential to disrupt the global landscape and may end the US’s dominance in AI. China is rapidly advancing not only in technology but also in military capabilities.

Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets: Last month, China tested its sixth-generation fighter jets, which caught the world by surprise. These jets are technologically advanced with AI automation, improved pilot capacity, and enhanced fuel efficiency. This development startled many, especially because the US has yet to deploy its own sixth-generation jets, which are expected to be ready only in the 2030s. India is still in the design and development phase of its sixth-generation jets. However, China has already successfully tested theirs.

Space Industry: In the space sector, China is now the second major power, just behind the US, having surpassed Russia. It is expected to challenge the US in commercial space travel soon. China successfully brought back rock samples from the far side of the Moon, becoming the first country to do so. By 2030, China aims to establish a permanent base on the Moon.

Artificial Sun: Additionally, China has entered the field of nuclear fusion, an energy generation technique using fusion reactions to produce electricity. In the East Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor, Chinese scientists have successfully maintained plasma for about 1,000 seconds. If they can sustain this, nuclear fusion could be used for successful electricity generation, placing China at the forefront of this technology.

AI Sector: In the AI sector, China is again making waves with DeepSeek, a technology that challenges US dominance in AI. While the US spent billions on developing AI tools, China completed DeepSeek for just $6 million, with its operational costs being 27 times lower. China’s rapid progress in various fields, including technology and military power, is becoming a cause of concern for the global community. With its authoritative governance, China’s growing influence poses a challenge to other nations.