Comparison and Analysis of Sustainable Development between China and America

College of Arts and Science, Miami University, Oxford, United States of American

^* Corresponding author: huangr22@miamioh.edu

Abstract

In recent years, sustainable development has been widely discussed. This article primarily explores the reasons behind the necessity for sustainable development. The inevitable environmental degradation resulting from rapid economic development is a crucial factor. Economic development is closely tied to the demand for energy, and sustainable development reduces environmental pollution and alleviates energy shortages. The environmental benefits brought about by sustainable development, in turn, positively impact economic growth. Therefore, sustainable development is indispensable. The strategic approaches to sustainable development in China and the United States differ due to their respective national conditions. This article also delves into the disparities in the sustainable development strategies between China and the U.S. China’s sustainable development leans towards technological advancement, energy conservation, and environmental protection, while the U.S. prioritizes addressing social inequality. Post-COVID-19 pandemic, the sustainable development strategies of China and the U.S. have become increasingly apparent. The article explores what sustainable development strategies China and the U.S. have chosen post-pandemic to swiftly recover their economies. It also analyzes the characteristics of social inequality in China and the U.S., noting that China’s economic inequality is regional, whereas the economic inequality in the U.S. stems from differences in educational attainment. The article further proposes solutions for these economic inequalities. In sustainable development strategies, despite differing national conditions, addressing economic inequality is a crucial component. China requires balancing the allocation of resources across its regions, while the U.S. needs to alleviate wealth disparities resulting from educational differences and address the issue of higher education accessibility.