What did the other countries do and how much measurable progress do they have to show for it. Personally I think China was and is the most equipped to solve th

What did the other countries do and how much measurable progress do they have to show for it. Personally I think China was and is the most equipped to solve the problem. They have the talent, have the top-down leadership that is supposedly required to implement solutions, and are well aware that the future belongs to them.