By this population-only logic, you should concede that India will overtake China.
replyWhy not talk about how China shut out American companies for decades before complaining about BYD?
As an Indian immigrant, the PRC China has engaged in conflict with almost all its neighbors and stated wars in its short history.
China is not so benevolent when they get to the #1 spot:
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/renewables/china-wto-co...
Its not population only logic, but it does underscore that it is silly to expect the United States to inevitably be ahead.
replyAs for the rest of it:
I dont necessarily disagree with you on your other points, but the population argument sort of shows a lack of understanding of how China works. It’s not guaranteed at all that they will ever overtake the US.
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