I don’t consider innovation to be lacking in China. This is just a point and distinction that you fixate on. I see innovation and consolidation of innovations abroad.
I think its important to recognize that a well functioning China doesn’t actually have to consider the egos of other economic unions. And their entire diplomatic relations are just placating the egos of the United States with continual reassurances that China doesn't have an expansionist policy (aside from already unresolved borders) despite its growing GDP, influence and strength making the US feel threatened. Have skepticism about that, but also recognize that it doesnt matter. China has 4x the population and should have 4x the GDP no matter how that makes another country feel. This likely means greater influence worldwide, just as the entire last millennium has played out for every other empire, and it likely means our expectations and rights will have to adapt to theirs, no matter how that makes you feel.
Reaching that area means “hey, maybe lets do space exploration, hey single party system approve all necessary funding with no deliberation, ok thanks, done.” and they were forward thinking enough to do it by the 100th anniversary day.
To answer your actual question, I see a lot of innovation in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. I see a lot of inefficiencies too. Too heavily reliant on relationships, basically nonexistent legal remedies for [intellectual] property protection, alongside a fairly omnipotent state that can roll out technology pretty quickly if the latent somewhat-communist ideals allow for that level of spending.
I think its important to recognize that a well functioning China doesn’t actually have to consider the egos of other economic unions. And their entire diplomatic relations are just placating the egos of the United States with continual reassurances that China doesn't have an expansionist policy (aside from already unresolved borders) despite its growing GDP, influence and strength making the US feel threatened. Have skepticism about that, but also recognize that it doesnt matter. China has 4x the population and should have 4x the GDP no matter how that makes another country feel. This likely means greater influence worldwide, just as the entire last millennium has played out for every other empire, and it likely means our expectations and rights will have to adapt to theirs, no matter how that makes you feel.
Reaching that area means “hey, maybe lets do space exploration, hey single party system approve all necessary funding with no deliberation, ok thanks, done.” and they were forward thinking enough to do it by the 100th anniversary day.
To answer your actual question, I see a lot of innovation in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. I see a lot of inefficiencies too. Too heavily reliant on relationships, basically nonexistent legal remedies for [intellectual] property protection, alongside a fairly omnipotent state that can roll out technology pretty quickly if the latent somewhat-communist ideals allow for that level of spending.