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Live from London | Yasheng Huang on the Origins of Modern China

On Humans

CHAPTER

Cultural Interconnections and Economic Strategies

This chapter examines the cultural and economic ties between the Kyrgyz system and East Asian nations, focusing on the impact of scale and scope in economic strategies. It discusses China's strengths in scaling innovations compared to the U.S.'s inventive capabilities, while exploring the historical context of creativity rooted in societal diversity. The chapter highlights the conditions that enable China's effective scaling in production, showcasing the adaptability of its manufacturing hubs, particularly in Shenzhen.

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