Which option most correctly analyzes the benefits and downsides to the industrialization experienced by China in the last 40 years?

Question

China has been exporting a large amount of manufactured goods, but their people have not experienced benefits of economic growth.
China has been exporting a large amount of manufactured goods, but their people have not experienced benefits of economic growth.

China’s manufacturing has increased dramatically, but overall, the standard of living has gone down.
China’s manufacturing has increased dramatically, but overall, the standard of living has gone down.

China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.
China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.

China’s agricultural production has gone up, but they have had to spend money on importing coal in order to sustain that production.

Answer 1

The option that most correctly analyzes the benefits and downsides to the industrialization experienced by China in the last 40 years is:

China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.

This statement accurately reflects the significant economic advancements China has made due to industrialization while also highlighting the environmental consequences of rapid economic growth, particularly the dependency on fossil fuels, which has led to considerable challenges concerning climate change and environmental degradation.