Their approach has been partially dictated by circumstance. Certainly China has been playing catchup for the past few decades. But I think it's unwise to bet on

Their approach has been partially dictated by circumstance. Certainly China has been playing catchup for the past few decades. But I think it's unwise to bet on this happening indefinitely. And in the case of some technologies, like thorium reactors, humanity ought to hope it changes sooner rather than later.