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Upon reflection, one of the most striking contrasts between the economic systems of China and the United States is their approach to supply and demand. In the U.S., demand is subsidized while supply is restricted, leading to infrastructure challenges like maintaining crumbling bridges. In China, however, the opposite scenario exists: supply is heavily subsidized while demand is often constrained. The stark visual representation of this principle can be seen in China's prolific construction projects—where ancient structures are often demolished to pave the way for massive urban complexes, frequently devoid of inhabitants.