Creating a Car Culture

The video discusses the rapid rise of the automobile industry in China over the past 30 years, driven by government efforts to stimulate consumer demand. It highlights the poor road conditions in the 1980s and the state's role in developing infrastructure and influencing the car market. The state used various strategies, such as lowering tariffs and creating joint ventures, to make cars more affordable and accessible. Additionally, the state played a role in shaping consumer behavior by creating conditions that necessitated car ownership, aiming to build a competitive domestic car industry.

In what ways did the state create the infrastructure necessary for car ownership?

What were the larger objectives behind the push for car ownership in China?