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China launches test runs for world’s largest plant that can convert coal to ethanol::undefined

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[–] Szymon@lemmy.ca 26 points 10 months ago (5 children)

China is able to pivot quickly on projects of enormous scale in part due to its political structure. I doubt many western countries would pivot so quickly and drastically for national interests in whatever you call this version of capitalism.

[–] forwardvoid@feddit.nl 25 points 10 months ago

It’s not efficiency that makes people prefer democracy.

[–] Filthmontane@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's just plain old capitalism.

[–] khannie@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago (2 children)
[–] galloog1@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

That's literally the definition of economic fascism. Private corporations that are subservient to a one party state. The efficiencies of capitalism directed towards the will of the people.

I think it's important that people understand the core argument behind fascism because if you do not counter it, you allow it to spread. Sometimes not by name but in form.

It's also my core argument against any non liberal radicalism but that's not a popular view on this platform for some reason.

[–] Filthmontane@lemmy.world -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure they're taking about Xi.

[–] Filthmontane@lemmy.world -3 points 10 months ago

They're talking about whatever version of capitalism you call the West. At least that's how it's worded.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Project 2025 -esque