> China's ruling class further cement their power at the cost of China's innovation and future growth. The same thing happens in the U.S on another level. This

> China's ruling class further cement their power at the cost of China's innovation and future growth. The same thing happens in the U.S on another level. This isn't necessarily a case the choking of the free flow of information and censorship, but I think we've all seen a steady increase in the future being delayed for the now. Around a month ago, there was an question on HN discussing train automation and why it isn't already done as it seems much easier to automate than other forms of transportation. A first-hand account commented that it was because unions have been fighting to block it to keep their jobs; stalling innovation and future growth.