The United States' current conservative approach to green technology has been likened to China's 'closed-door policy' during the Qing dynasty. The comparison is made due to the US's reluctance to adopt new technologies and its failure to lead in the field of climate science and green tech. This has led to a vacuum in global leadership, which China is filling by massively applying and exporting clean energy technologies. If the US continues to resist the transition to renewable energy, it may suffer the same fate as the Qing dynasty, which collapsed due to its inability to adapt to technological advancements. The article highlights the importance of embracing innovation and investing in green technologies to avoid a similar fate. The US's current stance on green tech is seen as a threat to its global leadership and its ability to address the pressing issue of climate change. The article concludes by warning that the US must change its approach to green tech and invest in clean energy technologies to avoid a catastrophic collapse of its economy and global influence.