Hey there! 🙋♀️ Have you ever wondered how awesome new gadgets and technology get made? Well, today we’re going to talk about something called ‘patient capital’ and how it’s helping China make some seriously cool stuff! 🚀
🔎 So, what is ‘patient capital’? Think of it like a super supportive friend who believes in your big ideas and is willing to wait a long time for them to happen. Instead of rushing you, they give you the time you need to create something amazing! In China’s case, it’s all about giving companies the time and money they need to make groundbreaking new technologies.
💡 Big, exciting inventions don’t happen overnight. They need lots of research, testing, and sometimes a bit of trial and error. If everyone is in a hurry to make money quickly, they might not take the time to work on projects that could change the world!
Imagine if someone told you that you only have one day to build the best treehouse ever. You’d probably feel rushed and might not make it as awesome as if you had a whole week, right? That’s kind of what happens when companies are rushed—they can’t make the best products possible.
🔬 At the small company level, China’s patient capital lets businesses focus on big, bold ideas without worrying about making money right away. Some companies even spend years working on their projects! For example, there’s a company that’s been developing cool new medicines and didn’t have to worry about profits for eight years. That’s a lot of time to create something amazing that can help people.
🏗️ In the middle level, patient capital helps connect different parts of the technology world. It’s like building a team where inventors, builders, and experts all work together. This teamwork means new inventions can go from a scientist’s lab to something we use every day much faster!
For instance, a group in China worked with universities to make a special kind of super-thin material called graphene. In just three years, they used it to help cool cars, and this new industry became worth over 20 billion yuan! That’s a lot of cool cars staying nice and cool. 🚗💨
🌏 On the big scale, patient capital changes how the government and businesses work together. The government helps by sharing some of the risks, so companies aren’t afraid to try new things. This way, more awesome inventions can happen!
While some countries might focus on quick profits, China is thinking long-term. By being patient and supporting big ideas, they are making inventions that could change the world! From new medicines to better technology, the possibilities are endless. Isn’t that exciting? 🎉
So next time you hear about a cool new gadget or breakthrough from China, remember that it’s thanks to patient capital—being patient, believing in big ideas, and working together to make them happen. Maybe one day, you’ll be the inventor with a big idea, and you’ll have the support you need to make it real. Dream big! 🌟
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China's 'patient capital' and its paradigm shifts across three levels
cgtn.com
