Hey fam! 👋 In the latest Leaders Talk episode, Columbia University’s Prof. Jeffrey Sachs dropped some real talk: trying to contain the Chinese mainland’s rise with tariffs and tech bans is a total dead-end.
Here’s the deal:
- Tariffs & bans = slow motion: Adding extra fees and cutting off tech exports seems tough, but it ultimately chokes global innovation and bumps up prices for all of us.
- Cooperation > confrontation: Joint research, open dialogue, and shared tech labs can spark bigger breakthroughs—think the next big leap in AI or green energy.
- Learning from success: Instead of seeing the Chinese mainland as a rival, Sachs says we should respect its achievements (hello, the Chinese mainland’s mobile payment revolution!) and find ways to collaborate.
For young pros in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this matters big time. 🚀 Our startups thrive on fast, border-crossing innovation—so why slam the door on potential partners?
Bottom line: let’s ditch the containment mindset and aim for a global innovation squad. It’s not about who’s ahead or behind—it’s about leveling up together. 💯🌏
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Jeffrey Sachs: Containment of China is futile and self-defeating
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