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Tailored Growth Urged to Combat Herd Mentality

1/7/2026

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The People’s Daily editorial urges local governments to avoid herd behavior that risks involution and undermines sustainable growth.
It notes significant regional disparities and warns against a one-size-fits-all approach to development.
The piece urges authorities to tailor development paths, use local resources, and avoid chasing trends.
The editorial is attributed to Zhong Caiping, a pseudonym linked to the Communist Party's Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission.

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Story summary

The People’s Daily editorial urges local governments to avoid herd behavior that risks involution and undermines sustainable growth.
It notes significant regional disparities and warns against a one-size-fits-all approach to development.
The piece urges authorities to tailor development paths, use local resources, and avoid chasing trends.
The editorial is attributed to Zhong Caiping, a pseudonym linked to the Communist Party's Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission.