Dan Wong

Author and technology analyst who lived in China and wrote the book Breakneck; discusses China's engineering state model, infrastructure, and geopolitical implications in the episode.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 40min

How lawyers ruined Britain

Dan Wong, a technology analyst and author of 'Breakneck', shares insights from his time in China from 2017 to 2023. He contrasts China's proactive engineering state with the lawyer-driven stagnation of the US and UK. Wong critiques the legal frameworks that obstruct progress, highlighting Europe's stagnation and America's shift from builders to blockers. He urges the West to adopt pro-growth policies while recognizing China's successes and flaws. His views spark a conversation on the future of global competitiveness and the need for mutual understanding to prevent conflict.

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