Why China Can’t Innovate Like America (And Why It Doesn’t Need To) … from US-China Global Pulse.
I have started following the insightful and riveting YouTube page “US-China Global Pulse”, which I highly recommend. There are many lessons to draw for African nation-building!
The page uses books, research, long-form storytelling, insights from leading scholars and analysts to explore how economics, geopolitics, technology and ideology interact and collide within the framework of the shifting power balance between the US and China. The episodes brilliantly uses engaging narratives that makes complex global issues easier to understand.
Through this page one can gain a much deeper understanding of the Chinese mentality and approach to global affairs, development, economics, governance and geopolitical strategy in objective contrast to the US approach. Not better or less than, but an objective analysis. It is well done.
Here is a snippet from the above titled video, “Why China Can’t Innovate Like America (And Why It Doesn’t Need To)”… by US-China Global Pulse. The video description is as follows:
“Everyone says China can’t innovate—they just copy. But what if that’s completely missing the point?”
“In this deep dive, we break down two fundamentally different innovation models: America’s Breakthrough Innovation (0→1) and China’s Application Innovation (1→100). You’ll discover why mobile payments exploded in China while America still debates chip vs. swipe, why the “copycat” narrative is outdated, and how companies like Huawei, BYD, and DJI went from followers to global leaders.”
“We explore why America’s model won’t work in China (and vice versa), the strategic shift forcing China toward original R&D, and what this rivalry means for global tech, supply chains, and your career.”
“This isn’t about who’s “better”—it’s about understanding two systems reshaping the world. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just trying to make sense of geopolitics, this framework changes everything.” Those who are committed to African nation-building must first take time to carefully observe, learn, and experience. Drawing principles from phenomena, confirming them, then gradually applying and integrating them.
Enthusiasm and passion will get Africa nowhere without a disciplined process of personal education and deeper reflection of universal principles operating in human and national experiences. There is a time for action, and a time to study! Both should happen concurrently.
In Africa let us become deeper thinkers and strategists so we can move the continent forward.
Onward & Upward!
~Dr. Ikenna A. Ezealah
JD, PhD, MBA
Builder of the African Future
Nation Upbuilding 