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There's a pretty significant difference: China has way more untapped human capital than the Soviet Union. There's a good chance they end up with a level of econ
by toasterlovin 7y ago
There's a pretty significant difference: China has way more untapped human capital than the Soviet Union. There's a good chance they end up with a level of economic development closer to South Korea or Japan than Eastern Europe. If that's the case, then it's like the Cold War, except it doesn't end in the economic collapse of the other side.
- mrtksn 7y agoThey have very serious demographical issues though.
- hajile 7y agoDue to the one-child policy, china is headed for extreme economic issues -- even without interference. Those issues are already starting to become apparent and will skyrocket over the next decade or two. Extra economic pressure on top could definitely have a significant effect on the country.
- pinkfoot 7y agoYet Nigeria, Yemen, Pakistan, etc. with practically uncontrolled population growth are on the cusp of a golden age?