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By: Mark Richards, Senior International Affairs Correspondent

In a world brimming with unprecedented events, a new global struggle has emerged in the shadow of alien visitations: a race for access to extraterrestrial technology. Leading this contest are the world’s superpowers, the United States and China, engaging in a silent but aggressive battle for control.

To shed more light on this ongoing struggle, we spoke to ex-CIA Director, Charles Morrison. Morrison, a seasoned intelligence veteran, served during the most tumultuous years of the U.S-China relations, granting him a unique perspective on the issue.

“Like it or not, we are in an extraterrestrial Cold War,” Morrison began, not mincing words. “The struggle isn’t just about learning from these alien artefacts; it’s about control. Whoever deciphers this technology first will gain a significant advantage.”

The fallout of the alien visitations has produced an unprecedented amount of wreckage – damaged spacecraft and detached components scattered across the globe, each piece representing an unfathomable scientific and military potential.

“China’s ambition to become a global superpower is no secret,” Morrison continued, “They are aware that mastering this technology could catapult them to a position of global dominance. But the U.S. isn’t idle. We are equally invested in this technological race.”

Morrison’s insights echo the sentiments from his tenure at the CIA – a period known for significant tensions with China. The stakes, however, have never been higher. A new technology race has emerged from the otherworldly debris, with potential to shift the balance of global power.

But it’s not just about power, Morrison explained, “This isn’t solely a race for supremacy. It’s about survival. These alien visitations have shown us that we aren’t alone in the universe. We need to understand their technology to prepare for future threats.”

As both nations grapple to understand and possibly replicate alien technology, Morrison urges the international community to maintain vigilance. “The international community must be cautious and diligent, ensuring that this competition doesn’t escalate into open conflict.”

The revelations by Morrison provide a glimpse into the high-stakes race unfolding behind the scenes of the alien encounters. As the world continues to reel from the impact of extraterrestrial interactions, it appears that a new global contest is taking shape in the shadows – a contest whose outcome could define the next chapter in human history.