Chinese local governments spent money on wasteful infrastructure projects (multiple airports in tier-3 cities, unnecessary projects) at egregious rates for an extended period, destroying capital efficiency and justifying the government transition toward 'high quality development' and reduced spending.

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Brian McCarthy

Evidence Quote

the first first airport they built in you know a third tier city was great now they're like now the plans are there for the third one they don't need it... the marginal Returns on these infrastructure Investments... has been collapsing so they've been wasting money

Source

China’s Economic House Of Cards Is Collapsing | Brian McCarthyThe Monetary Matters Network
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:05:04 PM

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