Problems Galore

The video discusses the multifaceted challenges facing modern China, including severe environmental issues like pollution and water scarcity, economic pressures from a stalling growth model, and administrative hurdles such as local government debt. It highlights the potential consequences of these issues, including social unrest and infrastructure failures, exacerbated by corruption. The discussion also touches on the impact of major engineering projects and the need for China to shift towards a more consumer-driven economy.

What are some of the serious environmental challenges that China is currently facing?

How might the dropping water tables in the North China Plain affect food supply?

Discuss the potential consequences of the corruption in large engineering projects in China.

In what ways could the failure of the Three Gorges Dam impact the surrounding areas?

What are the implications of the heavily indebted local governments in China?