In a captivating discussion, Yasheng Huang, a Professor of international management and author of 'The Rise and Fall of the EAST,' delves into how China's history is shaped by exams, autocracy, stability, and technology. He reveals that the civil service exam, Keju, has stifled creativity while promoting ideological uniformity. Huang argues that China's past successes hinged on balancing scale and scope—a dynamic now threatened under Xi Jinping. He emphasizes the need for diversification to prevent stagnation, drawing compelling lessons from China's trajectory.
