The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway China Decode: What One Big Exam Reveals about Inequality in China
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Nov 4, 2025 The global auto industry faces a new crisis as a Dutch chipmaker halts shipments to China, stirring a tech rivalry. The hosts discuss how this impacts carmakers and European supply chains caught in the crossfire. They dive deep into the Gaokao exam, revealing how it promises meritocracy but actually amplifies inequality through wealth and location. Lastly, a temporary US–China trade truce is explored, raising questions about trust in commitments regarding tariffs and supply chains.
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Europe Drawn Into Tech War
- The Nexperia dispute shows US-China tech tensions are spilling into Europe and disrupting global auto supply chains.
- Mid-tech chip access can halt car production and turn small suppliers into geopolitical flashpoints.
National Security Moves Can Backfire
- European governments fear Chinese takeovers could hollow out local manufacturing and shift assembly to China.
- That dynamic pressures Europe to use national-security controls, risking retaliation and supply disruptions.
Gaokao Concentrates Life Outcomes
- Gaokao is a single, high-stakes exam that largely determines access to China's top universities and future status.
- That centralization concentrates pressure and makes one point in time decisive for millions of students.
