Less is More in China

Experts and environmentalists want China to take a different approach to its growth-related challenges.  They think focusing on conservation rather than engineering is the most efficient and effective way to do this.  I wonder what this will mean for the growth of China?  Will it cause it to be more efficient or will it cause them to fall behind?

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