And then what?
China, like most Western nations, will discover that pipes still need plunging, homes need repair and factories need workers.
China already imports labor for "unpleasant" jobs. What will happen when 70% of their labor force is a college grad? What about the children born between now and 2043?
Also, please note that while most Chinese college grads are very proficient at their subject, the entire political system in China ensures that favored children will always graduate with honors.
So, much like the West, they will discover that the rot of civilization starts on the inside, as favored children expect that they will always be more important than mere citizens.
Not if we get them infected with our dysphoria and illogic, they will grind to a halt and collapse like us and by then we will have the wheel and toilet and maybe even electricity reinvented and invade them like Vikings, Arrrrr!
“Of note, over 40% of China’s college graduates are STEM majors. “
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who slavishly follow Party approved texts. Innovation frowned on as it could conflict with Party values.
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“This compares to 18% in the US, 35% in Germany, and 26% in the OECD.”
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who do not slavishly follow CCP approved texts. Innovation encouraged.