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新英国病人
Hu Xiu·2025-08-23 08:25

Group 1 - The UK has lost the ability to independently manufacture a complete modern fighter jet, reflecting a broader decline in high-end manufacturing and competitiveness across various industries [1][35][39] - The historical industrial strength of the UK was built on a global rent-seeking system rooted in colonial history and financial hegemony, rather than collective effort [3][4][106] - The reliance on rent-seeking has weakened the willingness and capacity for long-term, arduous construction within the country [6][7][102] Group 2 - The decline of the UK’s industrial base is evident across various sectors, leading to a loss of strategic independence and the ability to control its own destiny [9][10][121] - The UK automotive industry faces additional challenges due to a new trade agreement with the US, which imposes tariffs that exacerbate its already weak position [13][14] - The UK has become the only G7 country to effectively exit the primary steelmaking industry, with steel production dropping from a peak of 28.31 million tons in 1970 to 4 million tons in 2024 [38][40] Group 3 - The UK’s military-industrial complex is in decline, with the army reduced to its smallest size since the Napoleonic Wars and a reliance on foreign technology for key military equipment [35][36][121] - The UK’s manufacturing sector has seen its contribution to GDP fall to approximately 7.1%, the lowest among G7 nations, indicating a significant structural transformation [82] - The UK has lost its position as a major shipbuilding nation, with its shipyards unable to compete with the growing Chinese market, which dominates global shipbuilding [46][47][49] Group 4 - The UK’s high-end manufacturing capabilities are diminishing, as it has become a supplier of high-value components rather than a leader in complete systems integration [63][71] - The country’s infrastructure projects, such as the HS2 high-speed rail, have faced budget overruns and mismanagement, leading to cancellations and failures [72][121] - The UK’s reliance on foreign supply chains for critical components in various industries, including aerospace and automotive, has further eroded its industrial base [62][68][70] Group 5 - The UK’s government has historically favored financial services over manufacturing, leading to a hollowing out of its industrial capabilities [85][121] - The decline in traditional manufacturing has resulted in economic instability in regions that were once industrial powerhouses, contributing to a growing divide between prosperous areas and those in decline [79][80] - The UK’s attempts to pivot towards emerging industries have been hampered by a lack of foundational industrial capacity and coherent policy direction [98][126]