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More parties is a disaster. The Netherlands is a prime example. Hundreds of parties so no one ever has majority which means they always have to do a coalition. And if course that means hardly anything gets done because there is never consensus. And you can count how many times in the last decade, the Dutch government either resigned or fell. That is why it's a bit of mess and people have totally lost faith in politics in the Netherlands. The Dutch actually have a real pedophile party - much smaller than the Republican party in the US - but still. There is a pirate party, animal party, party against citizens.
At least in China, shit gets done. There are 5,10, 15 and 25 year plans and generally the government doesn't deviate from it. Of course every year they discuss and make adjustments but the main points remain. In China's case it's self reliance, green energy, technology, infrastructure and social security and services. Makes it easier for business to better anticipate and innovate as you know what the goals are.
Dutch voting form the size of a newspaper
That photo shows a paper with all eligible representatives for all eligible parties for that election. We don't have "hundreds of parties" (although we have, IMO, too many — but a fair few of them are splinter fractions on the right).
Don't spread bullshit, please.
One-party is awesome for you if who you like is in power (or you don't even think about it). But when they aren't and/or times are not good, the only way to change is through coup or civil war...not fun, especially in complex societies.