《How China Works》作者谈数据经济、机器人与 AI

Original title: How China Works author on the data economy, robots and AI

Source: SCMP Tech·2026-09-04 11:33Publish time unverified

Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public data infrastructure shapes the artificial intelligence race with the United States.