China’s state-owned firms to spend $1.5 trillion on smart infrastructure - Global Construction Review
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Chinese state-owned enterprises plan to invest some $1.5 trillion in non-traditional infrastructure projects between 2021 and 2025 as the government acts to sustain economic growth, China Daily reports.  According to…
  • @AgreeableLandscapeM
    4•2 years ago

    After all the “smart stuff” grifting from the West, I’m still skeptical but also optimistic to see what China will bring.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆OP
      3•2 years ago

      I definitely think there’s a qualitative difference here. In the west the smart stuff is made by private companies usually with the goal to collect your data or spy on you in some other way. On the other hand, this is a state driven initiative with focus on creating better infrastructure.

      • @AgreeableLandscapeM
        4•2 years ago

        Which is why I’m optimistic! It’s honestly more the West has ruined the entire concept of smart stuff for the world as opposed to an actual doubt on China’s abilities.

        • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆OP
          4•2 years ago

          For sure, as soon as I see IoT or smart devices I immediately get suspicious nowadays.