How fast is China growing, really? How fast is China growing? From 2009 through 2020, the government has strongly re-engaged in direct economic intervention, all while the economy has been steadily slowing. THE RISE OF CHINA’S INDUSTRIAL POLICY 1978-2020, by Barry Naughton. Professor Naughton is wrong. He conflates two very different things: acceleration and growth. China is growing fast: … Continue reading How Fast is China Growing?