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Yasheng Huang: China's Examination System and its impact on Politics, Economy, Innovation — #45

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China's Examination System: Impact on Politics, Economy, and Innovation

This chapter discusses the examination system in China and its impact on politics, economy, and innovation. It explores the use of metrics like local GDP to judge the performance of officials and determine their promotions, along with the subjective belief in the system's effectiveness. The chapter also delves into the connection between the examination system and the decline of Chinese technology, challenging the accepted timeline and emphasizing the significance of the system.

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