Does the Future Belong to China?
Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
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China's Engineering State vs. America's Legal Landscape
This chapter explores the contrasting experiences in urban development and governance between China and the United States, focusing on infrastructure advancements in cities like Shanghai and Guizhou. It discusses the implications of leadership styles, depicting China's technocratic governance as driven by engineers compared to America’s legalistic approach. Additionally, the chapter highlights China’s strategic economic policies and their impact on technological innovation, with an emphasis on the 'Made in China 2025' plan.
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