Xi’s “new development model” is more of the same

In the face of growing tensions with much of the world, Xi Jinping this week called for a “new development model” that allows China’s economy to sustain rapid growth with less dependence on other economies.  That may be a wise goal strategically, but Xi’s state-led approach is unlikely to succeed economically.

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