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flag Asia, led by China, surpasses Europe in productivity growth due to high investment and long-term policies, shifting the global economic center eastward.

flag Asia, led by China, has become the global productivity leader over the past two decades, with China’s labor productivity rising 170% from 2005 to 2024, far outpacing Europe. flag Major European economies saw only 2% to 14% gains, reflecting deep structural challenges including low investment, aging populations, high costs, and regulatory burdens. flag OECD productivity growth averaged 0.6% in 2024, with Europe underperforming. flag Asia’s rise stems from sustained high investment, modern infrastructure, urbanization, and long-term policies in education and technology, enabling leadership in electric vehicles, robotics, digital payments, and 5G. flag Europe’s stagnation is structural, not cyclical, and the global economic center is shifting eastward.

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