Geography and Success

Peter explains how the geography of the United States has given it great economic and defensive potential, with the largest natural transport network and the best waterway network in the world. He compares this to China's geography, which is flood-prone, drought-prone, and has a low productivity rate, making it difficult to unify at home and penetrate out.

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