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Green growth could be China’s second Marshall Plan

Written by Julian Doczi

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China’s incredible economic growth since the late 1970s took the world by surprise. The speed and scale of its growth were unprecedented, comparable only to Europe’s post-war Marshall Plan. The singular focus on growth lifted millions out of poverty but created serious environmental problems for the country. Since the early 2000s, however, China has progressed toward a new, greener growth path. Will China surprise the world once again?