How China Became So Powerful

[@SimingLan]

I see there's some misinterpretation, so I thought I'd make a disclaimer here. I made this video in response to the mainstream argument that China's economic success is because it adopted 'capitalism' (opening up its economy, allows private companies to make profits, and lessening state control), which I acknowledged in the video is a big part of its success. But I think it's a bit oversimplified. There is some nuance to it (how China changed and reformed) and I felt that could help people who are curious about China's system gain a better understanding. I am in no way trying to promote any political viewpoints or convince anyone to take side. There's still a lot to understand about this country, and I don't claim to be an expert. Please do your own research and come to your own conclusion. If you feel like you just don't agree looking at the thumbnail (which is fine anyway), please watch the video first and then comment with specificities and respect. Here's a little plea for empathy and an open mind. Thank you.:)

[@pinkypink5161]

China's success has nothing to do with what you've talked about. China has succeeded because the USA decided they would be allowed to succeed in the hopes it would liberalize it's government. It did not. Now you will see the paper dragon burn. Most American companies have left they will never take Taiwan after what they saw happen to Russia. It is game over for all these house of card nations.

[@jckbquck]

1. Intelligent Leadership to Try Capitalism 2. Pragmatic Capitalist Economic Policies 3. Chinese Culture (Hard Work within a Capitalist System) Your three points are agreeable. However, comparing them against capitalism as the reason for China's economic success today is fallible. Instead, they are factors in how China adapted to Deng's decision to put China on the path of capitalism. So, capitalism is the reason for China's economic success today. And the three you listed are the reasons why China so successfully adapted capitalism.

[@ddaazahh8064]

@@jckbquck State capitalism, to be exact.

[@ut360q]

This is another good presentation (after I gave thumb up at "Why China Doesn't Identify with the West, explained".) Deng understood human psychology, so he set up his pragmatic policy "satisfy the common good first, then personal profit". I like your 3 perspectives to China success and I wish to commend on the "Chinese Culture". Today China gains enormous economic success, and precisely because of that, psychologically speaking, Chinese will become more arrogant and this will create a new culture that eventually destroys China. Today China CCP focuses on economic growth, but that is not a holistic approach. I suggest China should bring back the old China wisdom "Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, 黄帝内经", (which is not just on health and well being, but treating life as a whole system towards well being of not just China but the whole world", a noble and compelling vision and to be understood by all 1.4 billion population.

[@benpang1396]

@@ut360q agree on the part on arrogance... great is the impediment to greatness

[@oakbellUK]

Tears in my eyes watching this, Siming. Thank you so much. Having learned some history of China and visited Yunan in 2017, I've been telling people a very similar story to the one you give here - which, i would say, is well balanced and evidence-based. What constantly surprises me is the way people in the UK look at me and respond as though they think I have fallen for Chinese propaganda. The mainstream media in the West only know 3 things about China: Tiananmen Square; Hong Kong democracy and Uyghurs. I totally agree with you 3 main factors, the role of Deng Xiaoping, hard work etc. However, you have omitted another dimension: intelligence. On international scales, average western IQ is 100, while that in China is 105. Would you also agree that, when Deng gradually abandoned communist economics, the CCP reverted to traditional Confucianism which was still in the cultural memory?

[@dawsame5423]

Confucianism-based economy system, Is this term for current CCP economy?

[@Neo-jty]

Confucianism definitely is a factor, leaders gain huge fullfillment by doing good for the nation and the people but pragmatism(Deng's white cat black cat theory) and conservatism(Deng: cross the river by touching the stone) played huge role also China's system is considenly reforming, that flexability allows Chinese government adepts to the fast changing society even leading it and long term planning , people know that China is leading high speed rail and EV industry, but what people don't know is, the government started setting up for these industries decades ago. we have 5 year plan, 10 year plan, 50 year plan, even 100 year plan last, meritocracy, China's system produces best leaders for the job, just like how successful companies select their CEO, managers, only the most capable ones go to the top positions

[@peterwang5272]

作为一个中国人，我对天发誓，89年政治风波，新疆维吾尔族，民主这些西方主流媒体全是假的。 至于中国成功的原因在于：实事求是，实践是检验真理的唯一标准。 希望您有一天能来中国，亲自戳穿那些西方媒体的谎言。

[@peterwang5272]

中国成功的秘诀： 实事求是@@dawsame5423

[@AfroAsiaticLanguages]

IQ is a bogus, racialist argument. Both people on the Korean peninsula are the same people, but one group is a poor country, while the other one is rich. Stop trying to racialize China's success.

[@andreastano7920]

I remember my mom said how China at that time really saved their money and so economical to build their country and people. Now we can see the difference. China becomes a compass to all aspects: economy, technology, education and many more.

[@libertariannihilist3077]

Your Arguments are very well thought through and fact-based👍

[@SimingLan]

thank you!

[@vivafreedom4947]

*Actually, only the CPC & CCP have money through "state capitalism" by Nationalizing the the unicorn companies such as HuaWei (Hong Kong Stock market and Hong Kongers and Taiwanese are richer than chinese citizens). China was only able to achieve what it has from foreign investment and USA referral into WTO. C C P did not invent anything, no R&D costs, they stole and copied the west. This will be quickest rise and fall of any nation in history. Since C C P exported w u h a n f l u, nobody trusts C C P. High interest rates means the west is buying less products made in china*

[@johnyossarian9059]

One of the biggest reasons for China's achievements so far: A leadership that despite all their faults have the balls to stand up and defend China's interests

[@bjrnhjortshjandersen1286]

Maybe a bit too.....simplified.

[@johnyossarian9059]

@@bjrnhjortshjandersen1286 I wrote it's just one of the reasons why. And of course it's simplified. I'm not gonna write a whole book in a KZbin comment

[@bjrnhjortshjandersen1286]

@@johnyossarian9059 Maybe a chapter would do.

[@charleschoy2327]

A great one line description.

[@johnyossarian9059]

@@bjrnhjortshjandersen1286 some people need a whole book

[@BailelaVida]

Great video, milady! So incredibly hard to summarise such a complex issue in 15 min, but you were able to do it. Congratulations! on your great skills. BTW, loved the ending - one of the best parts... thanks

[@johnnyflores5954]

You forgot, that deng xaoping visited Singapore in the late 1970’s and saw how, lee kuan yu transformed an island nation with no natural resources, into one of the most prosperous countries in the world.

[@trekpac2]

Excellent presentation! I also have to say that the Mao years were tumultuous, it laid the groundwork for the improvements that could be implemented from the 1980s.

[@vivafreedom4947]

*Actually, only the CPC & CCP have money through "state capitalism" by Nationalizing the the unicorn companies such as HuaWei (Hong Kong Stock market and Hong Kongers and Taiwanese are richer than chinese citizens). China was only able to achieve what it has from foreign investment and USA referral into WTO. C C P did not invent anything, no R&D costs, they stole and copied the west. This will be quickest rise and fall of any nation in history. Since C C P exported w u h a n f l u, nobody trusts C C P. High interest rates means the west is buying less products made in china*

[@williamgarcia1909]

THE CONTRIBUTION OF MAO WAS TO UNIFY CHINA. MINUS TAIWAN ISLAND/PROVINCE. BUT HIS GREAT LEAP FORWARD N CULTURAL REVOLUTION WERE DISASTROUS FOR CHINA. FORTUNATELY TENG, THE WISE, PRAGMATIC LITTLE MAN SUCCEEDED HIM. THE REST IS HISTORY.

[@marlyntyzzer3919]

Agree totally! China is continuing to evolve. China's achievements today is the result of the Mao years since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1948 - all the positive and negative experiences gained. China's strong advantage is that they are able to reform. No other country has conducted the amount of reforms as China?

[@nmew6926]

​@@marlyntyzzer3919In Western so called democracies, only the party change but policies remain the same

[@KalecgosMagic]

THANK YOU for such a unique explanation of China's rise! Mainstream media so often simplifies it without looking at the deeper reasons. The point about gradual practical economic policies was especially important. The local governments in China actually listen to the regular folks & experiment with local policies A LOT. Your second & third points really put into stark comparison why China succeeded while the USSR & India failed (India is catching up, though). I really couldn't help but clap at the end of the video 😂😂😂

[@samueltan510]

I am now a fan of your videos and articles! Very insightful and well explained!

[@jangelbrich7056]

Offtopic: You could make a video for a layman, on some basics how to play that instrument. You have a talent to summarize complex things, thanks for the video.

[@sleo3720]

Thank you another great video, always call a spade a spade. Hard work, smart decisions, no wars and no corruption are the ingredients of success

[@eddiecheang1513]

I am so happy and proud that the Chinese people could stand up to rebuild their country and make huge progress in the economy. I salute you.

[@agun214]

love your thoughts and tunes! ive been preoccupied with china lately... there is so much misinformation. i hope everyone can just get along soon bc we have a lot of problems we can only solve together.

[@SimingLan]

hi there, thanks for the comment! yes i agree :)

[@williamgarcia1909]

@@SimingLan I M A HALF CHINESE FILIPINO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE CHINESE CULTURE OF MY LATE FATHER. HARD WORK. THAT HAS BECOME MY HABIT OR CHARACTER. GET EDUCATED. I M NOW A CHEMICAL ENGINEER, N HAVE BECOME AN EXPERT IN AQUACULTURE. WHAT THAT CHARMING CHINESE LADY COMMENTATOR SAID IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT.

[@StoutProper]

Not just misinformation but propaganda. The western (mainly US) military industrial complex seeks to divide and rule in the same was as the old imperial industrial military powers did.

[@Dansire1]

The humility showed by Deng Xiaoping, resulted in the reawakening of a great civilazation. Though I must say this progress was threatened to be derailed by the Tiananmen incident. By the way it was such a pleasure to enjoy your guzheng tune, like an ancient princess performing for the emperor. JK.

[@MrPhilEU]

Hello Siming Lan, a very interesting presentation, stressing some less mentioned factors in Chinese economic evolution. All economies world wide and societies are being challenged by dwindling ressources, climate change and environmental degradations. It would be interesting to make a summary of the current policies and actions in meeting these challenges. I am suscribing to your channel. Cheers Phil

[@SimingLan]

hi Phil, thanks for the comment, and i appreciate the support :)

[@dutchmerchant4763]

Dear Siming, Thank you for your videos. I

[@yogi9631]

This is a great video. I subscribed 👍👍 All of what you mentioned are correct. The Hybrid system of centralised planning, capitalistic system, motivation and the hard working ethics of the Chinese. The success of post war Europe was primarily due to The Marshall plan and investments from America (and eventual domination).

[@CALEBBYPRODUCTIONS]

Great Sharing from a different perspective. Also great comparison to show that it's not just simply one factor like large labour pool or having a lot of ports. Keep it up!

[@SimingLan]

thank you!

[@williamgarcia1909]

@@SimingLan U R CORRECT. AS U MENTIONED, INDIA HAS HUGH LABOR POOL. IT EVEN HAS THE ADVANTAGE THAT IT HAS BIGGER ARABLE LAND. BUT EVEN UP TO THIS DAY, EACH CHINESE HAS FIVE TIMES THE PURCHASING POWER OF EACH INDIAN.

[@BelugaTheHutt]

Your coverage of contributing factors was excellent, though I feel as if a fully fair presentation would include companion video covering some of the other factors which you chose to provide a greatly lessened air time. The emphasis on more positive elements of China's successes in recent decades presents a bit of an overly optimistic story. That's not to say that what you chose to cover is less important than the other factors - just that they are of somewhat similar importance to other major elements playing into China's economic rise which are popular for other commentators to emphasize. If I were to propose a further 3 factors which would be similarly worth of coverage, I would cite the following: 1. It's too much of a hand-wave to de-emphasize the role of market reforms in your presentation. In particular, FDI has been a game-changer for China in recent decades. The extremely substantial investment of commercial entities located in other nations into China's burgeoning manufacturing sector, particularly during the 90s and 2000s. This greatly accelerated the growth of China's large and fairly modern industrial base. 2. At-the-time favorable demographic trends, such that the number of children which each adult needed to raise was low in number for a large number of years. This enabled workers to conserve resources and prioritize productivity over child-rearing. 3. The phenomenal expansion of infrastructure which was accelerated during the immediate aftermath of the Great Recession. This enabled people and goods to move far more quickly and efficiently from one part of the country to another, and helped usher in a greatly-improved quality of life. Of the factors which I cited, 2 of them are looking increasingly ephemeral, but even with reduced foreign investment and unfavorable demographics, China now benefits from modern, extensive infrastructure, and I don't see demographic decline necessarily changing the aspects of Chinese culture which encourage hard work and education within practical fields. The next 3 decades don't look nearly as booming as the last 3, but if handled well, a transition into a stable (if perhaps a bit stagnant) modern economy is quite feasible. Still a very good presentation on the whole, and excellent English - though you may want to reduce your usage of the word "and" when giving a formal presentation. I hope you continue to provide more of your inside perspectives on modern Chinese culture, economics, and society in further videos! Subscribed.

[@SimingLan]

great comment!! enjoyed reading it

[@barkobummer]

@@SimingLan Good work.

[@bobguard]

Totally agree with your assessment. Good job in articulating it so well.

[@Haakon.mp4]

Really informative and interesting video! Keep it up! Subscribed🤗

[@SimingLan]

thank you Haakon!

[@namastewoke5197]

As a person planning to teach ESL in Shanghai next year, I thoroughly appreciate the well articulated, well written and presented information. I am doing hours and hours of research preparing myself for this major life decision to move to China and teach. I realized when I started making more and more friends in China, that I really wasn't given a education in all my college years or high-school years for that matter about China or Chinas history. This is a welcomed supplemental piece of education to my already self started one including with the learning of the Chinese language. Thank you so very very much for your videos. You have another permanent subscriber. Xiexie Lan 🙏🏾

[@DanielDirtyMoney]

I appreciate your video, you're very talented. Keep going, I want to see your channel grow!

[@SimingLan]

hi there, thanks for the love :)

[@edmurks236]

Love the traditional Chinese music at the end.Thanks.

[@george6696]

Love your videos, the world need a positive and fair view about China, wish all the success,

[@yashwantguchiyapok]

China is truely a miracle . Deng xiaoping is definitely my inspiration.love from india. Btw you are very beautiful.

[@MH-lb4fo]

Keep it up. Make all Chinese proud.

[@williamgarcia1909]

EVEN A HALF CHINESE LIKE HAVE FELT SO PROUD OF MY CHINESE HERITAGE. BUT I M LOYAL POLITICALLY TO MY COUNTRY OF PHILIPPINES.

[@samghising2170]

China owes its biggest debt to Deng Xioping. Deng was a courageous leader , visionary and super smart! He knew what he had to do. Under various turmoil and Political faction, he stood his ground and maneuvered his country in the correct path. That is a leader that is rare to come by!

[@johnchurch7892]

Having a good attitude a good grip on reality with production incentive is a big win win . Thank you Siming Lan for your straight up report.

[@boonchng3983]

1 important point you missed is when China just open up in 70s, there are no investments from the west. The investors are mainly oversea chinese from places like hong kong, taiwan and south east asia countries. These initial investment are important to build up the system, infrastructures, human capital, which attracts multinational companies from the west to invest in China in 90s

[@olderchin1558]

You have a textbook view of the proceedings but Great video. As an overseas Chinese watching China rise from rag to riches from the outside. The great change come about from a pure ideological communist approach to a pragmatic Chinese approach. Chinese communities all over the world have a pragmatic, hardworking, competitive culture. Overseas Chinese from all over South East Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong helped China grew by setting up factories there, it wasn't altruistic or patriotic but to make money. My first experience with China was that the people were lazy, socialism has that effect. This gradually changed as the money flowed. But the big break came from the cold war, the US courted China to its side with relaxation of sanctions and isolation. The US won the cold war and China got a economic opportunity, a good trade. Unfortunately We have now come full circle with China back in another US trade blockade. China's leadership has not been the greatest and corruption is still a huge problem. The Evergrande crisis and the provincial bank run are evidence that Xi has to do more to clean up the leadership team. Chinese culture makes us good businessmen but also corrupt officials. Lee Kwan Yew recognised this fact and made sure that Singaporeans officials were paid as high as most corporate executives and you get fined for every infraction, even spiting chewing gum on the road. Hong Kong was a cesspool until the establishment of the ICAC. So, China made it mainly because of our culture, from my point of view and a bit of luck.

[@noapteamintzii]

Great video! I think Ryan Chapman's video about the rise of China was an inspiration for this video, am I right? 😁

[@SimingLan]

yes he's great!

[@Easyly1953]

Very true. What I realised early in my working career was every Chinese wanted to be his own boss and worked very hard to achieve that. Another Chinese trait is frugality and saving for future and posterity. The part of good leadership who has the welfare of its people at heart. Chinese diaspora everywhere has succeeded economically. Humility is another Chinese trait which helped China's growth; humble enough to learn from others.

[@aneellalwani8659]

please make a video on china and india 5000 old relations and historical events between two countries.

[@Brother1961]

ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEO, SIMMING LAN.

[@brandonso]

My parents left Guangdong for Hong Kong at a young age. Later they left for America. All my life I felt a disconnect with China because of my family's horrible experiences under the communist regime. And having grown up in America I have a strong western identity. But in recent years I have learned so much about how China has transformed so completely. I am so proud of my people there, and I am looking forward to spending a lot of time traveling there someday.

[@paulsylu]

"Democracy, Liberty, Equality, Rule of Law, Human Rights" The so-called "Universal values" in the West, There are five major products: 1. "Evil and Incompetent Politician"; 2. "Stupid and Ignorant Voter"; 3. "Filthy and Shameless Media"; 4. "Greedy and Ruthless Enterprise"; 5. "Hateful and Disorderly Society". The so-called "Universal values" in the West, Not "Christian values" at all! And It's not "Universal" even!

[@sc8916]

There are another type group of people are totally opposite compare with you. They came to the western countries after 90s and they had a peaceful life back in hometown of China. But that group of people hate China with no reason, they just hate everything that related to China, related to the communist party even the party didn't do anything to them.

[@ggc7318]

Full of craps.

[@gohsiewhau4819]

If u can, do visit China. Do understand/learn Chinese language n civilisation n cultures. Thereon, u will appreciate them more, instead of one sided narratives by collective west MSMs or materials... To really appreciate real historical events n how China gets to present, understand historical facts etc....know the contexts n conditions then, are important...

[@kennedy6618]

😢​@@gohsiewhau4819, Indeed, a lot of of Chinese crises and suffering were created by the invasion of the outsider forges. Looting, killing, occupying and stealing resources out China and it puts China over 200 years behind financially.

[@daddy_1453]

Maos major achievements were 3: 1) Ending the Civil War, 2) Attaining nuclear weapons, 3) opening relations with the USA. These 3 were the biggest factors that eventually allowed future leaders to reform and build up off of. (Minor other points: 4) Strong relations with Stanlinist USSR, 5) Getting the UNSC seat from ROC)

[@savesave107]

开国时期的一边倒，获得苏联的支援，建立工业基础，两弹一星，三个世界的划分，

[@edmurks236]

Great explanation . Thanks for the information.

[@nancykuhk]

Siming, very smart in choosing your topics. Keep up your good work. I hope more overseas Chinese of younger generation get to hear your voice and logic ❤

[@antonykalawangi7538]

Thank you so much Siming Lan for sharing this very thoughtful and insightful perspective about China. Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to more awesome videos from you.

[@qinfugu2816]

please note：the very foundation has been laid by Chairman Mao！

[@AryeeEbenezer-zl2om]

I am really enjoying watching your presentations on China and how it pulled itself out of poverty and became a world power within a relatively short time. As an African, I think the continent has a lot to learn from China. I'd be interested to know a lot more about the specific policies and efforts that were made to lift over 800 million out of poverty within a couple of decades. This is indeed a major historical feat.

[@thatpandaz6094]

You have to keep in mind that Africa is still subject to western imperialism and while that is the case Africa will never prosper like it should. China was in the exact same position as Africa as a matter of fact, you should look into it! They did this by fighting back and taking back their homeland.

[@vbien38]

Thanks for the explanation of the rise of China today at a level of granular detail. I'm an ex patriot Chinese in Australia where my parents "escaped to" after WW2. The media here in Oz is heavily biassed affairs China as everywhere in the West. Only from March 2023 did I suddenly wake up to the fact I was held in a Western media bubble.

[@dnifty1]

China became powerful because the west exported their manufacturing there which started with Nixon and Deng Xiaoping and included large technology and knowledge transfers, That never happened in Russia due to the cold war, so it wasn't just "capitalism" as opposed to investment, factories, trade and so forth. China didn't compete on its own merits in an open marketplace, because it couldn't in the 1970s and 1980s. Also, most people misunderstand Asian economies and societies which almost all are government managed, that includes Taiwan, Korea, Japan and of course China. But most of that top down economic strategy requires a total exploitation of the people, their labor and talent to make it happen, producing success but with many negative side effects (you know capitalism). That is a foreign concept of the United State and the West in general and the last time this direct government control over the economy happened there was WW II.

[@T3TomTomAwesomeYTchannel]

China 🇨🇳 was a very ancient civilisations and I think they still do there ancient traditions that built this country into 100 steps ahead of the world

[@linkan4738]

Thank you for producing this vídeo. 👏👏👏

[@ericdulaney116]

Comparing China to the former Soviet Union in regards to the introduction of capitalism would be a bad comparison. The leadership in Russia made horrible mistakes when transitioning to a capitalist economy, starting with implementing the policy of Glasnost (openness) before Perestroika (reform). Gorbachev would have been more successful if he implemented Perestroika first,

[@tfshao]

Siming, good concise presentation on the subject. Congrats. As I read thru the comments, it is apparent that there is the argument that China's rise is the result of utilizing the technology of the West that you should integrate into your subject matter. I offer the below comments on this aspect thru my own observation: The fact is that China was able to rise quickly thru whatever agreements or no agreements in the interactions. I am sure each nation has had their own interest in mind when they engaged with China. The fact is that China's quick rise has become a threat to the established Western Powers. So now the Western Powers have to find ways to protect their interests and similarly China has to find ways to continue her quest to find happiness for her won citizens. China has clearly outlined her long term goals thru 100 years plan. One grand plan is the BRI (Belt and Route Initiatives) which seems like a plan to bring prosperity to China and the participating nations of BRI. My bet is that whoever can achieve win-win to more of the population of the world is what the world wants. Holding on to established interests will not gain confidence of the world population.

[@likeforsure]

I agree. Post-Mao CCP is probably the most competent governing entity humanity has ever produced. China is where it is today because of 40 years and counting of phenomenal leadership. Good video.

[@vivafreedom4947]

*Actually, only the CPC & CCP have money through "state capitalism" by Nationalizing the the unicorn companies such as HuaWei (Hong Kong Stock market and Hong Kongers and Taiwanese are richer than chinese citizens). China was only able to achieve what it has from foreign investment and USA referral into WTO. C C P did not invent anything, no R&D costs, they stole and copied the west. This will be quickest rise and fall of any nation in history. Since C C P exported w u h a n f l u, nobody trusts C C P. High interest rates means the west is buying less products made in china*

[@prakorngirodkunkid7877]

Deng said that if China opened 10 yrs. before (red guard era) it might be better than in 1978. Anyway Deng is a very good leader.

[@ThorsMartell]

I highly recommend you 'China Update' channel...

[@williamgarcia1909]

LONG LIVE CHINA. GOOD NOT ONLY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE, BUT ALSO FOR HUMANITY. BECAUSE THRU ITS BRI, CHINA IS USING ITS EARNED MONEY N HIGH TECHNOLOGY TO LIFT OTHER COUNTRIES OUT OF POVERTY.

[@burtonkephart6239]

Oh yea but so was Germany in 1937 hint hint

[@chankaan888]

关于中国为何能发展起来，UP主，我觉得你忽略了一个最重要的原因。 这个原因就是：中国社会被毛泽东彻底改造，地主阶层被消灭，并且进行了土地革命，相当于重新安装了一个系统， 这个是成功的基础条件，如果没有这个条件，继续让地主阶层占据大量社会资源，把控国家命脉，你什么改革都进行不了。 印度独立并没有对整个社会进行彻底改造，残留着种姓制度、地主阶层、也没有土地革命，所以印度是无法改革的。 印度如果想发展，需要出现一个毛泽东，将整个社会重新安装一下系统，现在印度这个系统是不行的，会经常死机。

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Let's not forget the insatiable desire of western businesses to find the cheapest sources of labour possible, much of which China was able to provide.

[@elielee7364]

You're right. Besides brilliant leadership compared to US , UK, or EU countries, Chinese seem to have the highest general IQ in the world.

[@williamgarcia1909]

MAYBE THAT IS EVIDENCED BY THE FACT THERE WERE ANCIENT CHINESE WHO HAD HIGH IQ. AS SHOWN BY THE FACT THAT THERE WERE MANY ANCIENT CHINESE INVENTIONS. SO THEIR DESCENDANTS INHERITED THEIR INTELLIGENT GENES.

[@wingkeungkong415]

Chinese are natural born capitalist

[@renesmit6774]

China prospered because it opened its doors to the West and the West provided the education, technologies & markets to export too. China is now failing because it internal finance structures are akin to a ponzi scheme & the population is in decline.

[@felixjordan3514]

Personally, I think the primary reason for China success is the Chinese culture. This culture of hard work, ambition, success and money simply don't exist in other culture. For example : I personally experience a local people (non Chinese) who said after 5 pm, he stop selling gpods and go home although people keep buying after 5 pm. He will start selling tomorrow. In the Chinese culture, this is crazy. As long as people keep buying, the Chinese people will keep selling and make more money. The most obvious evidence is the success of many Chinese people around the world. They travell to other part of the world because of Great Famine. As a stranger which can't speak local language, they adapt, survive and then become more success than the locals. This Chinese success entrepreneur can be found in many part of the world, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, America, New Zealand, Australia, UK, etc. Their succeess don't depend on the local government (in many cases, the local government tend to suppress and bully the Chinese). This is why I said, the rise on China is mainly because of its culture, then supported by its government. Is that make sense?

[@wingkeungkong415]

Chinese are natural born capitalist

[@cherrybomb1229]

China might become powerful in the military but never tested it, so we don't know. Also, nobody that I have met in my life ever respected China or Chinese. Maybe you can shed a light on this series.

[@riderpaul]

It's sad that jerks like Reagan and Bush undermined Gorbachev who had a similar plan for Russia. The lesson could not be more clear.

[@foreverforty1]

Thoughtful analysis in summary of the Economic Prowess of China. Excellent research.

[@PatrickRupnarain]

An unbiased analysis of the endeavors of the Chinese populace collectively, to bring China out of poverty and supercharge their economy. You've overlooked one major point however. The enactment by President Bill Clinton of 'Most favored status' in trade with the USA. This allowed for an open market for goods and services that increased a positive trade balance fivefold. Needless to say, your body of work is intellectually concrete and very refreshing. I enjoy them. We enjoy the same status here in Canada.

[@rc....]

Your videos does not actually tell the most important truth, your video is truly and hollow. Do your research girl...Your video did not at all touch on the REAL reason.

[@sigmamale8971]

Hamere gaon mein abhi bhi bail gadi desh ko chala rahi h 😂

[@patricklim4592]

You shouldn’t see negativities in Mao as he had to do what he had to and don’t fall with Western perspective on him and you should know better that there was no democracy in HK under the British rule.

[@Bolt451]

Hey they proved free market socialism isnt just a big joke amoungst socialists

[@yakenng1809]

You missed out the contribution of overseas Chinese in SE Asia from the 1980s. Mr Deng visited Singapore to understand how Singapore developed industrialisation by attracting US European and Japanese investors.

[@uncletruth4529]

If I’m being strangled by colonial overlords I need a leader like Mao. If I need a functioning civilization I need a leader like Ping

[@luiscabrera7600]

Muy bueno este vídeo. En Latinoamerica desafortunadamente tenemos mal liderazgo y estamos divididos y débiles. Saludos desde Sidney

[@SimingLan]

gracias

[@jacoseid1]

Congratulations! Very clearly explained!!!

[@gotmilk91]

China is secularism is a strong supporter of STEM, for boys and girls, all people including ethnic minorities... thru China's affirmative action programs which predate American AA programs... China even has Liangshaoyikuan... something American regiment cannot do!

[@kealee6350]

China model of success depends on 1) political stability 2) oversea Chinese contributions 3) economic reforms 4) science and technology advanced 5) industrial reform 6) military advance 7) FDI

[@vivafreedom4947]

*Actually, only the CPC & CCP have money through "state capitalism" by Nationalizing the the unicorn companies such as HuaWei (Hong Kong Stock market and Hong Kongers and Taiwanese are richer than chinese citizens). China was only able to achieve what it has from foreign investment and USA referral into WTO. C C P did not invent anything, no R&D costs, they stole and copied the west. This will be quickest rise and fall of any nation in history. Since C C P exported w u h a n f l u, nobody trusts C C P. High interest rates means the west is buying less products made in china*

[@巍巍大中华]

兰思明分析的很棒！你说的第三点中国文化，在你的学习、工作、生活和片尾穿着漂亮的旗袍弹古筝都完美的体现出来。

[@xdgao3015]

There is only one thing I don't quite agree, the evaluation of Mao's contribution to China's modernisation, Mao's social restructure and social reform is the foundation for Deng's reform to be even possible, also China's first generation Industry which was built up during Mao's period with the help from the Soviet. Understanding how China was able to developed from such poverty background, you would wonder how come the leadership still had the courage to lead China without thinking maybe history was not planning to keep a space for us Chinese people, our future generation would be the vagabond of the would. For that, on behalf of our sons and grandsons and beyond, I'm truly grateful.

[@426mak]

Not unlike how the dragonian Qin Dynasty set the foundation for the golden age Han Dynasty.

[@NewChina-r2p]

You play the guzheng beautifully.

[@davidx.1504]

I partially agree with this analysis, but i think it leaves out several important elements. 1. On leadership, i mostly agree that the leaders were wise to turn things around after the issues brought about in the great leap forward. However, external factors that had virtually nothing to do with China's internal reforms, e.g. Nixon bringing China into the UN and raising its political clout to counter the USSR in the cold war, also helped to transform China into an acceptable country to associate with and trade with in the international order, i.e turning China into a politically powerful country. China wouldn't be as powerful were it not for such external factors. 2. On economic policy, three points. First, I think external factors actually account for most of China's progress. In the book you cite, how china escaped the poverty trap, the author actually states that it's quite possible that the leaders of China in the 1970s and 80s adopted Mao-era guerilla warfare flexibility, essentially enabling them to make painful changes necessary to achieve bigger goals further down the line. I am inclined to agree. In making changes to the broader economy that they disliked but considered necessary, i.e. becoming a bit more capitalist and opening up for foreign investment, they were able to convince foreign governments that China as a country was completely committed to having not just a liberalized, market based economy, but possibly even a liberal, democratic government in the future. China let these delusions play out while absorbing foreign investment and using this new capital to fuel its economic rise. Chinese leaders' flexibility was a big reason foreign capital was drawn to China, but without that capital, China's economic reforms alone would likely have changed little about the country in terms of its power. Second, i would strongly argue that the Chinese economy is still highly state-controlled, with only a veneer of privatization or decentralization. China's legal system formally states that all private Chinese companies must comply with any and all government mandates, including mandates to help weaponize their products against China's adversaries and steal IP from foreign companies doing business with Chinese companies. This has been the law on paper since the late 2010s, but it has been the reality in practice for decades. There is therefore no real private enterprise in China unless the Chinese government allows it. The moment the gov changes its mind, it will crack down hard on whatever industry it has on its kill list, e.g. the tutoring and tech crackdowns over the past few years. Third, the government's control of the economy has severely hampered China's organic growth, indirectly decreasing its power. As you point out, it's supposedly local governments that have the power to engage in experiments in economic policy and act as decentralized economic hubs. However, due to the stringent economic growth numbers that the national government demands local govs hit, the local govs are not incentivized to take real risks that could cause big organic growth or result in big declines - all local govs are incentivized to make growth numbers good, whether they are real or not. All local govs therefore spend much of their time and money appeasing the central government by diverting funds to useless projects that boost growth numbers and are risk free on paper. Unfortunately, they are also inorganic and are not productive to society at large. Think of China's "ghost cities" with no occupants built on the outskirts of major hubs, and China's trains to nowhere. These are examples of inorganic growth that are a ticking time bomb - once the central government is unwilling or unable to prop up these artificial numbers and growth rates, and the lack of real productivity from these projects becomes inescapable, China's economy will be revised downward massively in the international finance world. In essence, China's economy is not just centralized, but is on track to expose China as much less powerful economically than it appears. 3. On Chinese culture, two points. First, the drive to "be ambitious and hardworking", i.e. grind oneself into the ground, studying and working day in and day out under the 996 schedule, is only a driver of economic success so long as other important economic elements are in place. Things like foreign investment, job opportunities, and standards of living have to continue to increase for the workaholic culture to fuel more growth and make China powerful. However, these economic elements are actually decreaseing. Foreign investment in China is drying up, youth unemployment in China is sky high and rising, and the housing crisis in China is destroying Chinese citizens' net worth and consuming much of their wealth and incomes (since in China the only way to ensure social/romantic desireablity and preserve the value of capital has historically been to buy property, with all the mortgage payments that entails - not great when property prices are falling). Add to these issues the fact that China has essentially a caste system that prevents people born in rural areas from rising up the social or economic ladder, and restricts educational opportunities for them and their kids, and the prospect of seeing increasing standards of living in the foreseeable future seems out of reach for many Chinese people. Lifting people out of poverty is great, but relative social advancement is what citizens want next, and it doesn't appear likely to happen. Without such advancement, consumption may stagnate, and China's economic power may stagnate too. Second, the workaholic culture of China is very demoralizing. People did not evolve to work all the time; relaxation is necessary for human creativity and flourishing, and the Chinese/Japanese/Korean workaholic culture is much worse for citizens and families at than a more relaxed approach. This added chronic stress on the populace will not strengthen the country, since chronic stress can spiral into a range of psychological and physical problems later on down the line. Healthy population, healthy nation; healthy nation, powerful nation. In short, I think more credit needs to be given to external forces that made China powerful. I also think we need to acknowledge that those same external forces, and a few internal forces, appear to be reversing the gains in Chinese power.

[@donq2957]

I agree. Didnt CCP take down Jack Ma founder of Ali Baba after he complained about regulations. I don't see how they are going to get to 4th industrial revolution without any multinationals. They just became a dumping ground for western manufacturing which will stop as these companies go to even cheaper labor markets.

[@sujalthapa7887]

make a video on the housing market plz, it really would help what a voice on the ground thinks about the chinese housing market and the crisis that seems to be looming.

[@SimingLan]

hi there, appreciate the comment. i'll see what i can do - thanks for dropping by!

[@Johnlikeme]

Speaking of the intense work culture, what is your perspective on Tang Ping? Seems to me like a healthy criticism of contemporary Chinese work culture. There is more to life than just work...

[@raymondkanda-kabamba9266]

You're really a brain that the world and China are longing and blessed with. Thanks for your "Intelligent Leadership not to say Education"

[@raymondkanda-kabamba9266]

Capitalism is an instinctive treat of every animal or human being but Socialism and Communism reclaim a strong demand on their competent intelligent leaders and educators, as such they just erroneously appears not to be the real and unique shortcuts to wholesome prosperous future for human and humanity. Perhaps, I am just dreaming, I'd rather dream to avoid the nightmares of selfishness of untamed and primitive, heartless, aimless Capitalism

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Watch and learn. How many are willing to view the world in this way? "White cat or black cat what matters is if it catches nice". Think about it. Enjoyed the vlog.

[@ultimatedragon8836]

That didn't sound like propaganda. Lol

[@theophilmawe9776]

Chinese are Hard-working in nature.. great culture

[@jeffbguarino]

I believe Chinese are hard working by nature but so is all of humanity and I don't think Chinese can be different. I have many Chinese, Indian, Black friends and they are all the same as me. Some are lazy and some are hard working. I am retired but I have to work or I don't feel good. It is built into the brain that you must work . Lazy people should work also but they are depressed and it is a depression that comes from laying around and doing nothing.

[@徐国立-u8m]

看了几个小姐姐一些讲国内政治、文化等视频，讲的好棒哈，视频能感受是很用心做，想必投入精力不少，觉得你做这些很有意义，让更多国外更全面了解我们国家，真心为小姐姐点赞！！！在世界主流媒体中，欧美媒体仍是主流，这对国外来说，难以通过一些渠道更全面、更客观的去了解中国--这个强大但还需努力发展完善的国家；而国内因为墙原因，部分国内同胞无法更多地去接触国外相关信息；因此对两边人民来说，在中西认知、文化、政治交融和冲突之间，都难以找到一个客观的平衡点去认识，去接受。

[@DAYOUTIAO]

“客观平衡点” 你认真的吗

[@MysteriousStranger007]

Hmm good overview of Chinese history in last century. Many I think try to analyze China with the view of capitalism-socialism axis, though there are many more ways to look at the world and different ethics to organize a society. Personally, I think the economic system in contemporary PR of China close matches that of corporatism. Corporatism can be defined as integration of interest groups(or corporations/syndicates) representative of labour, business, and the government into the state and guided by the state. Quasi-private enterprise is permitted within such so long as it doesn't threaten the state, though it must be noted that corporations are in essence licensed bureaus of the state permitted to conduct commerce (they are creatures of law after all). It is similar to socialism in being a collectivist ideology, but differs from that ideology in that it prioritizes class harmony instead of class conflict which may explain connection with China as countries within Sinosphere have traditionally prioritized harmonious relationships (i.e. Korean Hwa concept, Wa in Japan). Historical examples of corporatism have tended to be one party dictatorships such as in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, and Singapore, though also has been practiced in Skandinavia and the United States with the New Deal. Sometimes it is called third positionism and seen as a different direction from economic anarchy of capitalism and total state management under socialism. Can compare China's economic rise with the "Spanish miracle" in the 50s-70s. Advantage of such a system is it does provide order and structure on promise of economic well-being(the trains run on time). Downside is said order can be engineered to reward loyalists instead of competents (a common problem in bureaucracies). This doesn't address issue of basing a government's legitimacy primarily on economics (some states don't base themselves on economic wellbeing and can survive downturns as it doesn't challenge its legitimizing ethic). Historically China has been pragmatic in replacing governments once they became troublesome(a tradition going back to the replacement of Yin by the Zhou). What are your thoughts on corporatism?

[@Time4Peace]

I fully concur with your point on the emphasis of harmonious vs adversarial style in a political system. A strong government in a democratic (or autocratic) system can maintain a stable environment for economic growth more than a weak government. S Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore have all grown rapidly in their earlier years because of strong governments. India, with its Modi government, is on its way too. The downsides of strong governments are corruption, incompetency and non-responsiveness to problems. Hence, strong and successful governments (like Singapore's) must have a strong anti-corruption institution, meritocractic policy, effective feedback systems and a strong capability to develop and execute long term plans to overcome persistent systemic problems.

[@chrislim2487]

China's government keeps evolving. I think China is not afraid to experiment with different kinds of governance.

[@wilcoxdaniel9825]

Continuity of plans and policy is what has decided chinas future. Democrcy of voting every 4 years is ridiculous for a developing economy

[@mirror452]

Hmm... I understand there are time constraints, and the video was not meant to be a comprehensive lecture. But still, I think it should at least be mentioned that the Mao era was absolutely necessary to build the foundation for Deng's reforms. China's rise would not have been possible without the drastic rise in life expectancy, health and literacy under Mao, and it would not have been possible without the industrial base built in the Mao era. On top of that, China would have found it much harder to lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty without the land reforms. On the last point a direct comparison can be made with India.

[@SimingLan]

definitely:) thanks for bring it up and happy new year's!

[@mirror452]

@@SimingLan Happy New Year to you as well :)

[@bruceguy-z3x]

You fail to mention the biggest factor in the rise of China: they followed the same export driven path that Japan and the Asian tigers followed. The West fuelled China’s rise through trade and investment. Chinese worked hard but they didn’t pull themselves up by themselves.

[@saxmaniac6321]

So happy to have discovered your channel! As I’m so interested in Chinese history and culture, I’m watching your videos back to back. May I ask which UK university you studied at? And what your major is (maybe business, finance, developmental studies)? 太谢谢你了 🙏🏻🇨🇳🎷 Also, have you read Wang Anyi’s ‘Song of Everlasting Sorrow’ and Eileen Chang’s ‘Love in a Fallen City’? I’m guessing you most certainly have and I must say I couldn’t stop turning the pages on both 📖 Nice Guzheng playing, btw! A fellow musician 🤩

[@santiagobragagnolo]

Hi Lan! Great content. I would like to understand something. There is a high respect for institutions and particularly family in China. This, in other countries like mine (Argentina), was the case also when I was kid. But, you can see an honest decay on the social values when we started to adopted more neo-liberal policies and compete in a more violent way in between each other. Thing that opened the door to many sad behaviours. So, you are old enough to have seen a lot of changes in China. Have you seen changes on how people lives together?

[@kennethwelsby2143]

Nice music! A talented scholar! 😊

[@sahib_kamran]

Great condensed information! Please elaborate more on the achievements of CCP to the growth of modern China, otherwise it feels like all China's recent success came out of thin air. Besides, could you give more information why you think working 12 hrs a day would be normal for Chinese in the years to come? Why wont people work less once a required growth is achieved, e.g., how working hours were reduced from 12 hrs to 8 hrs in the post-October Revolution state build by Lenin and his comrades. Thank you! Sahib

[@emergencehufeng]

Good video. About the 3rd point, chines culture, what you think the impact of AI?

[@GaMe-hk5vu]

How do you bypass youtube censorship in china and post videos on it. I thought china does not allow foreign website.

[@aredtomato8957]

A controlled or supervised capitalism help China. If China introduce capitalism and didn't have control over it it would become a disaster like the collapse of USSR.

[@hyhhy]

Nice points. You're very well-spoken and also beautiful. Kept my interest for 15 minutes. And I subscribed too.

[@herman389]

I love your channel. Very well said n thoughtful. Sending you lots of love ❤️❤️ from Indonesia, from a chinese born in Indonesia. ❤️

[@CurtisCT]

One aspect missing from your otherwise thorough analysis was the MASSIVE transfer of technology from the West to China. Thanks to this technology transfer, China didn't have to spend decades reinventing the wheel, i.e. inventing their own industrial processes and high technology. By requiring Western companies that did business in China to "share" their intellectual property, local Chinese companies were able to easily appropriate and build on existing Western technologies, saving themselves decades and billions of dollars in research and development. China has now cornered the market on e-vehicles, space travel, mobile communications, artificial intelligence, etc., but all of this was made possible by a transfer of Western technology IN ADDITION TO cultural Chinese values like hard work, education, frugality and industrial habits.

[@magicyang8594]

one thing you must to know that "transfer of Western technology"is not free for china

[@CurtisCT]

@@magicyang8594 It might not have been "free", but they did not have to spend decades as well as billions of their own money in research and development. They were able to acquire Western technology for a fraction of its cost and then quickly mass produce it.

[@magicyang8594]

@@CurtisCT I am very helpless, my reply trigger keyword was cut off by the system. I feel sad for your Western perspective on China. You have been truly fooled.

[@CurtisCT]

@@magicyang8594 I can't help your sadness, but facts are facts, and they care nothing for our feelings.

[@hananokuni2580]

Not very surprising. Japan did something similar during the early years following the Meiji Restoration and again after WW2. Obtain good examples from the West, copy them to death, then produce an original design using what was learned from the copycat period. China is doing the same thing, but from a bit closer to the curve.

[@atamo4323]

Want to know more on China’s journey from riches and an innovative country, which many western countries admired, to poverty.

[@vicdesilva]

You left out a few major facts. Teng was very impressed by the performance of the 4 Asian tigers and wanted to learn from them. Teng also realize that he needed to get close to the US if he wants to emulate the Asian tigers. So he courted the US. So what you missed out was… without the help of the US, china can’t go far economically. The US was willing to help, if china open up the country. Try and find on KZbin the speech Teng gave at the UN on what he assured the world. Hence, without the help of the US, china would not have been the second largest economy. Yes, you’re right about the resilience of the Chinese people. But that alone is not enough. You need to work with the world too. Being nationalistic gets you no where. Work with the world, don’t try to bully them. Let the Chinese people view the world with unbiased eyes. Stop the propaganda lies and china will be great.

[@monacattan3014]

As the Chinese saying goes: Slow is Fast. Shock therapies have proved to be catastrophic for economies and reduced populations' standards of living drastically , as it happened in the U.S.S.R , and in Egypt during the opening up of President Sadat's economic policy. The success of China was indeed a combination of brilliant leaders who used an eclectic method to perform a thought-out strategy to improve the standards of living, together with great negotiating skills to move on but with adamant goals that the Chinese party did not deviate from. Also the constancy of China's Geo-Economic goals were accompanied by a leniancy to experiment the new and achieve the necessary adjustments to apply the concept of common prosperity.

[@christophermaclean8555]

So, basically, China opened itself up to capitalism.

[@onyxperidot]

Good job! I can tell you must have been a very good student yourself. I wish I had a daughter like you.

[@IRON9LORD]

It is always impressive to hear a Chinese perspective of corporate and economic authoritarianism as opposed to unguided Capitalism. It has tremendously contributed to the Chinese and world development and how it continues and develops is a subject no one can predict.

[@SimingLan]

hi! thank you for the comment, appreciate it

[@RobertCHRoy]

@@SimingLanI hope we can all learn to appreciate others, and strive for peace, love and fairness?

[@leo7957]

I used to hate the Kuomintang and scold Chairman Mao, but as I grew up, I realized the greatness of his elderly family