Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch

Lawrence J. Lau, a Hong Kong economist specializing in economic development and East Asian economies, discussed China's economic drive in an interview with SCMP Plus. Lau, formerly a professor at Stanford and vice-chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, shared his insights on how China can improve its innovation capabilities. The interview, part of the "Open Questions" series, explores the strategies China needs to adopt to "work smarter" and achieve independent invention. Lau's expertise stems from his extensive academic career focused on East Asian economies and economic development. The interview aims to provide perspectives on China's path towards greater technological self-reliance.