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If Americans Are Lawyers and Chinese Are Engineers, Who Is Going to Win?

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Cultural Crossroads: A Journey through China and the U.S.

This chapter recounts the speaker's unique upbringing between China and the U.S., focusing on their experiences in Yunnan and subsequent emigration. It analyzes the contrasting hustle cultures of both nations amidst rising tensions and the impact of COVID-19, advocating for their roles as dynamic economies. Additionally, the chapter critiques China's engineering-driven governance approach, highlighting successes and challenges in treating societal issues as engineering problems.

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