Why China Builds Faster
China’s “engineers-in-charge” model lets it roll out subways, high-speed rail, EVs and drones at breakneck speed, while America’s lawyer-led process drags projects out. Dan Wang breaks down how these two governance styles shape daily life, fuel Western misconceptions about surveillance and social credit, and spark endless debates on whether China’s success is sustainable or bound to collapse.
What America and China Need
Wang argues the U.S. could turbo-charge growth with about 20% more engineering prowess, while China would benefit from roughly 50% more legal safeguards to protect rights. Along the way, they dig into why American capital markets shine, Chinese manufacturing dominates, and what an “abundance agenda” might look like for a future where both innovation and rule of law thrive.
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