Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future

By: Dan Wang Published: 2025 288 Pages

Briefly, what is this book about?

The rise of China's immense manufacturing prowess, where it comes from (a culture of engineering according to Want), and where it might be going.

What's the author's angle?

Wang has been putting out a well regarded annual letter on China for many years now. This is a distillation of his thoughts in book form. Also he has Chinese parents who often regret leaving China when they did.

Who should read this book?

If you're at all interested in what's happening with China you should absolutely read this book.

Specific thoughts: Which theory of China is correct?