• TheFonz@lemmy.world
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    28 days ago

    Where did that industrialization originate…? You guys want all the benefits and innovations of western capitalism but will assume no responsibility for the failures incurred by the processes that overlapped with said rapid industrialization. Yes, it was a great feat that so much of an agrarian population was lifted by mechanization but at what cost? You’ll never address that part of the equation.

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      28 days ago

      but at what cost?

      You said the thing! Lmao.

      Either way, the industrialization originated with the CPC taking power and establishing Central Planning. Later, Deng invited foreign investment while maintaining central planning and state supremacy over Capital. Read Socialism Developed China, Not Capitalism, it’s a short 20 minute essay.

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        28 days ago

        Well, I guess its all hunky dory then. Good on central planning! I’m familiar with the essay and the thesis. I just find this penchant for cherrypicking the parts of history we like not very productive for analysis. Thanks anyway.