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I don't know enough on the subject to make any strong claims, but actions since the Hu Jintao era seem somewhat consistent with the "bird cage economy" idea where capitalism exists within specific bounds as a tool to develop the means of production and the capitalist class is subservient to the state rather than the other way around.
Why would you expect a capitalist country whose ruling class believe they can insulate themselves from the effects of climate change be better on the climate than a socialist country with 5x more people whose breadbasket is in danger?
I'd never heard of the bird cage economy idea, I'll definitely look into it.
Sure, the offshoring was all but inevitable due to capitalism. I'm just wishing pointlessly.
China is doing great on renewables and bringing prices down for the world. At least until the ridiculous tariffs start up.
Would you DM me if your Chinese friend recommends any english-language works?
I would. I'll ask him. But he's not much of a reader. He was there teaching art. What kind of books are you looking for?
Oh and he's American. He just moved to Shanghai for about three years to teach. His Mandarin is decent but not fantastic. But what can I say, I don't speak a word of it myself.
History, politics, anything that would help understand modern China really.