With upcoming US government it's starting to feel like the Chinese Communist party isn't all that bad in comparison. At least they aren't actively trying to kill future generations simply to protect big oil profits and to oppose democrats.
I wouldn't be surprised if China overtakes the US completely in science and technology with the way things are going.
IMO current US leadership isn't too far from a 'centrally commanded dictatorship'.
Yes, China has many problems by their rise is exemplary. Especially in being the world's factory and having such a large export surplus. Their foray into dominating steel, high speed rail, solar panels, batteries, electronics e.t.c
They seem to be making good bets on the future, while US is holding on their bets from the last century.
People believed the same about Germany about a century ago, we know the path ahead did not end so well for anybody. This time around though, many nations possess nuclear weapons.
I wouldn't be surprised if China overtakes the US completely in science and technology with the way things are going.