alt Hacker NewsI don't think he was badmouthing China at all. He's basically using different words to make the exact same point you're trying to make.
When there's no real accountability, in a reasonable timeframe, it's much easier to plan long term.
It's the same within companies. When the CEO assumes he'll be around for 5 years, should he shoot for the 10 year goal and reduce outcomes in the early years? Or does he just optimize for the next 5 years, thereby neglecting the long term goal?
"When you're wrong, well that's what the army is for."
he is implying that China bad action can be solved by PL red Army