This is also why Germany and Japan became such power houses after WW2, they had to concentrate on things other than military conflicts.

you'd better chuck away that real data collector called a mobile phone then

You talk ignorant bollox. China's own safety standards system is based heavily on the EU safety standards plus their cars have to meet local standards to be sold in that country

And thats why China is leading the world installing renewables by a long way

The Jeep Wagoneer preceded that.

A few years ago Ford made the deliberate decision not to make small affordable cars in the USA (but still do in Europe etc)

No, they are not forced, they make a choice to buy credits to save from fines for polluting. "Regulatory credits are bought by automakers from across the world that have new-vehicle fleet emissions above those set by the local authorities in places like China, the European Union, and the state of California."

ROFL.. Seems that every industry in China is run by "slave" labour, that would make the "slaves" the biggest population segment in China

You seem to forget the bailout of GM 15 years ago

It started earlier than that, Hinkley Point C site was one of eight announced by the British government in 2010 and in November 2012 a nuclear site license was granted. Now expected completion date is 2029 (according to FT), started with £18B budget so more than 100% over budget

aaahh.. the baseload myth also a euphemism for "I can't turn this power station off and on immediately"

Except when shut down for weeks for refuelling or maintenance or the cooling is affected by weather extremes

It'll probably be quicker than that as electricity prices go up over the years

5) Insulate buildings to the highest level

I'd say the UK is worst, a government can be created on only 30% of the vote