Essay Did China just drop the ball on global dominance ? Could India be a better China ?

[MelaninWarlord]

This video from Economics Explained, titled "Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?", analyzes the shifting landscape of global manufacturing as China's rapid growth slows down and India emerges as a primary contender to take its place.

The Slowdown of China
For decades, China's growth was fueled by cheap labor and massive property investment [02:58]. However, several factors are now hindering its dominance:
Rising Costs: Factory wages have doubled over the last decade, pricing China out of low-margin manufacturing [03:55].

Demographics: The working-age population peaked in 2015 and is shrinking, leading to labor shortages [04:20].
Real Estate Crisis: The property sector, once a massive growth engine, has stalled following defaults by major developers like Evergrande [05:09].

Geopolitics: Western nations are actively reducing dependence on Chinese manufacturing through "China Plus One" strategies and trade restrictions [05:45].
India's Rise and New Model

India is positioning itself not just as a cheaper alternative, but as a different kind of economic powerhouse [01:11]:

Manufacturing Push: The government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes offer rewards for companies that manufacture and export from India [07:49].
Digital Infrastructure: Systems like UPI (instant payments) and Aadhar (universal ID) have streamlined business operations and cut through traditional bureaucracy [08:31].

Strategic Flexibility: India maintains trade relations with the US, China, Russia, and Europe simultaneously, providing a level of stability rare in a fractured world [14:30].
The Global Competition

While India is a frontrunner, other nations are also racing to fill the gap left by China [01:05]:
Vietnam: Has seen exports more than double since 2016, becoming a hub for electronics [13:06].

Mexico: Recently overtook China as America's largest trading partner due to its geographical proximity [13:25].
Indonesia: Attracting investment in electric vehicles (EVs) and clean tech due to its rich natural resources [13:51].

Conclusion
The video suggests that India is not simply trying to copy China’s "cheap factory" playbook. Instead, it is leveraging its service-sector background and digital advancements to redefine itself as the easiest place to build and ship at scale [12:27].
Watch the full video here:

 

[MelaninWarlord]

 

[The Patriarchy]

better? sounds like an opinion. Its already better.
they just need to use the toilet somehow get chinas market share