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The Work Ethic of Chinese Leadership
Victor Shih highlights the intense work ethic of Chinese leadership, 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, showcasing a commitment to governance and policy-making.
"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, noting 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, emphasizing a commitment to governance and policy-making.
"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 political dynamics in the US. He explains that while experts' advice is valued, political considerations can lead to decisions that may not align with expert recommendations, illustrating the complex interplay between science and politics.
">> 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
Shih discusses how the Chinese leadership respects and listens to experts, contrasting this with the political dynamics in the US where expert advice may be ignored for political reasons. He illustrates this with an example regarding vaccine efficacy, showing the complexities of decision-making influenced by domestic interests.
">> 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 elaborates on a specific instance where Chinese experts acknowledged the superiority of US vaccines. Despite this acknowledgment, the Chinese government prioritized supporting its domestic pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the tension between scientific evidence and national interests in policy decisions.
"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..."
Balancing Science and Domestic Interests
In this segment, Shih explains the Chinese government's acknowledgment of the effectiveness of US vaccines while simultaneously prioritizing support for its domestic pharmaceutical industry. This highlights the tension between scientific evidence and national economic interests in policy decisions.
"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..."