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The Work Ethic of Chinese Leadership
Victor Shih highlights the intense work ethic of Chinese leaders, emphasizing that Xi Jinping and his colleagues engage in policy meetings for 270 days a year. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of leisure among leaders in other countries, particularly the U.S., where such dedication may not be as prevalent.
"The Chinese leadership, they're not going to play golf, you know, 3 days out of a week. Xiinping and his colleagues are having meetings about policies 270 days out of the year. >> How much true inform..."
The Work Ethic of Chinese Leadership
Victor Shih highlights the intense work ethic of Chinese leadership, emphasizing that Xi Jinping and his colleagues dedicate a significant portion of their time—270 days a year—to policy meetings. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of leisure among leaders in other countries, particularly the U.S.
"The Chinese leadership, they're not going to play golf, you know, 3 days out of a week. Xiinping and his colleagues are having meetings about policies 270 days out of the year. >> How much true inform..."
Respect for Experts in China
In this segment, Shih discusses how the Chinese leadership respects and listens to experts, contrasting it with the U.S. political landscape where expert advice can be disregarded for political reasons. He notes that while the Chinese government acknowledges the efficacy of U.S. vaccines, they prioritize supporting their domestic pharmaceutical industry despite expert recommendations.
">> How much true information is getting up to Xin Ping? >> The top leadership always listens to experts. So unlike some cases in the US, the experts are respected. They're listened to. Other times for..."
Respect for Experts in China
In this segment, Shih discusses how the Chinese leadership respects and listens to experts, contrasting it with the political dynamics in the U.S. He notes that while experts are often heeded, political considerations can lead to decisions that diverge from expert recommendations, as illustrated by the Chinese government's response to vaccine efficacy.
">> How much true information is getting up to Xin Ping? >> The top leadership always listens to experts. So unlike some cases in the US, the experts are respected. They're listened to. Other times for..."
Balancing Science and Domestic Interests
Shih explains a specific instance where Chinese experts acknowledged the superiority of U.S. vaccines. Despite this acknowledgment, the Chinese government prioritized supporting its domestic pharmaceutical industry, showcasing the complex interplay between scientific advice and national interests.
"paper actually should send it to you um showing that basically the experts told them the US vaccines work better. So the Chinese government said, "Okay, we believe you, but still we want to help our d..."