This podcast episode delves into China's unique model for innovation and technological advancements, focusing on the key drivers behind its success. The episode highlights China's whole-nation approach, known as the jiguo system, which fosters collaboration between universities, national labs, and industries, leading to groundbreaking technologies. Furthermore, the episode explores the "mayor economy" model, which empowers local governments to support innovation at the local level, driving the adoption of electric vehicles and other technologies. The expert argues that a better understanding of China's innovation ecosystem can help us identify common goals to work on, fostering cooperation and progress.
