The myth of Green China

Published June 1, 2026 1:38pm ET



Environmentalism is often a Trojan horse for socialism, but socialism, it turns out, isn’t great for the environment.

Command economies often harm the planet. Consider the legacy of the Soviet Union or Pol Pot. And look at modern-day China. Why this pattern? For one thing, when the political elite get control of the economy, they will use it for selfish purposes rather than for the altruistic purposes they promise.

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