China has a 'stunning lead' over the US in the research of 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies, new study finds

• China leads the US in the research of 37 out of 44 key technologies tracked by an Australian think tank.
• These critical and emerging technologies span a range of sectors including defense, space, and energy.
• China's research lead in these sectors could have implications for democratic nations.

China has a "stunning lead" ahead of the US in high-impact research across critical and emerging technologies, according to Canberra-based independent think tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute, or ASPI.