Editor’s note: We asked Max Schindler to help us better comprehend challenges and make actionable recommendations for improving the ability of enterprises to adopt new technologies. This is the first of a series he is producing on this topic-bg

The rapid change in creation, integration, and adoption of new technology has fundamentally shifted the way society and governments act in terms of economics, politics, defense, and intelligence.  All governments are beginning to recognize these shifts, at different paces.  The Chinese government continues to take full advantage of this new environment, and will, if we do not act now, produce a catastrophic result.