Back from vacation. As an American, i feel poor.

[Coronita]

you got it spot on!
China is a repressive government run by a corrupt mob that puts out a nice dinner table for visitors!.

Hey, As an American, you feel poor?
you sound like an ungrateful, spoiled, and entitled idiot, who can't see that he had the greatest luck in he's live to be born or become an American!

See, what happens when you watch too much TV, you start believing all the rich looking fantasy "Movie Studio props" are real for all the Chinese. Ask a non-elite, non-party member Chinese how he feels to be a Chinese and living in China rather then the USA, and do him a favor, ask him where he is not afraid to answer honestly because he'll be thrown in jail for a long term re-education on how great he should feel to be part of this great wealth the party is building for all it's people!

 

 

blackbox,

. First off, you probably should read the name handle more carefully to figure out who to address. Second, why do folks like you take offense so easily when someone mentions that certain aspects of a life outside of the U.S. is possibly be better.

You pretty much missed my point. I wasn't saying China was better than U.S. I saying that the quality of living was improving, average chinese folks are growing in wealth, which was apparent from the commerce that was going on in the locally. You probably haven't set foot in foreign countries and sound like you're living in denial that everything is perfect here.

I'm pretty greatful about this country. In fact, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. But at the same time, anyone would be a fool to deny there is plenty of overseas opportunities. If you want to continue to wallow in self pity and denial that everything is fine and stick to your own ignorance, that's really up to you.

 

See, what happens when you watch too much TV, you start believing all the rich looking fantasy "Movie Studio props" are real for all the Chinese.

 I said I visited the country….Based on what you talk about "non-party people", etc… Seems like you learned all about this from TV yourself. Ignorance is bliss. Good for you.

I can tell you as a chinese born american,I see pros and cons of living in US. Generally, here i have the freedom to criticize. But I do feel a stigma of discrimnation both in school and in corporate america. I'll be happy to elaborate on that. But frankly, I'm not going to play the "race" card and scream racism/discrimination. And relatively speaking, I have a pretty cushy life here. At the same time, my ability to do business in China will be limited, as I really am not considered chinese by locale people there either. In fact, being caucasian and showing interesting in business, you stand a greater chance than being american born chinese that can't read/write chinese.

Anyway, you really should take the blinders off, and look what's going around in the world. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, but other parts of the world are definitely moving faster at this moment in time.

 

[KIBU]

CIA World Facts:

China’s PPP = $7,800 (2006 est.)

US’s PPP =$43,800 (2006 est.)

Not even close.

If you choose to look at the cities in China and delude yourselve about a China grandeur comming soon, I would say not that easy.

[KIBU]

CIA World Facts:

China’s PPP = $7,800 (2006 est.)

US’s PPP =$43,800 (2006 est.)

Not even close.

If you choose to look at the cities in China and delude yourselve about a China grandeur comming soon, I would say not that easy.

[KIBU]

CIA World Facts:

China’s PPP = $7,800 (2006 est.)

US’s PPP =$43,800 (2006 est.)

Not even close.

If you choose to look at the cities in China and delude yourselve about a China grandeur comming soon, I would say not that easy.

[SHILOH]

I wonder when the surge in urban wealth occurred and where did all the money come from….

also – taxes provide significant $ to expand an economic infrastructure beyond urban centers —

my question would be what % of the population is *enjoying*
the wealth – and what % is the rural poor and specifically –
do the poor have access to contemporary education.

[SHILOH]

I wonder when the surge in urban wealth occurred and where did all the money come from….

also – taxes provide significant $ to expand an economic infrastructure beyond urban centers —

my question would be what % of the population is *enjoying*
the wealth – and what % is the rural poor and specifically –
do the poor have access to contemporary education.

[SHILOH]

I wonder when the surge in urban wealth occurred and where did all the money come from….

also – taxes provide significant $ to expand an economic infrastructure beyond urban centers —

my question would be what % of the population is *enjoying*
the wealth – and what % is the rural poor and specifically –
do the poor have access to contemporary education.

[patientlywaiting]

Comparing per capita purchasing power is not useful. The sheer population of China makes it possible that China eventually surpasses America in every way (number of consumers, engineers, doctors, scientists, etc..)

There are two countries within China — the rural poor that earn $100/month and the urban rich with purchasing power that rivals America. The urban class is swelling to match the population of the US.

Look at Macao. It has surpassed Las Vegas in revenue in the last 5 years with all the major American casinos represented there. That’s testament to the Chinese’s purchasing power.

[patientlywaiting]

Comparing per capita purchasing power is not useful. The sheer population of China makes it possible that China eventually surpasses America in every way (number of consumers, engineers, doctors, scientists, etc..)

There are two countries within China — the rural poor that earn $100/month and the urban rich with purchasing power that rivals America. The urban class is swelling to match the population of the US.

Look at Macao. It has surpassed Las Vegas in revenue in the last 5 years with all the major American casinos represented there. That’s testament to the Chinese’s purchasing power.

[patientlywaiting]

Comparing per capita purchasing power is not useful. The sheer population of China makes it possible that China eventually surpasses America in every way (number of consumers, engineers, doctors, scientists, etc..)

There are two countries within China — the rural poor that earn $100/month and the urban rich with purchasing power that rivals America. The urban class is swelling to match the population of the US.

Look at Macao. It has surpassed Las Vegas in revenue in the last 5 years with all the major American casinos represented there. That’s testament to the Chinese’s purchasing power.

[KIBU]

If “sheer population” is the case, we would see the rich and most advanced countries being most populous. The reverse is often true.

Population is an advantage but it has shown to be a much less important factor in associating with more advanced or civilized societies. The sheer number of “engineeer”, “doctor”….etc doesn’t mean that:

1. The level of qualification is competitive (you can read more here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/19/AR2006051901760.html

2. The educated are provided an environment where they can thrive to the max of their ability.

3. etc….

Don’t get me wrong, I am asian, so I don’t do asia bashing. But I think the reality is that China still has a huge gap to fill. The possibility of not being able to catch up is huge.

Lastly, I would not be proud of anything that has to do with Macau. If you go to Las Vegas or other California Casinos, you see too many asians. They worked their butts off and donate money to the casinos…..That, I would say F’ck, the asians are the most stupid.

[KIBU]

If “sheer population” is the case, we would see the rich and most advanced countries being most populous. The reverse is often true.

Population is an advantage but it has shown to be a much less important factor in associating with more advanced or civilized societies. The sheer number of “engineeer”, “doctor”….etc doesn’t mean that:

1. The level of qualification is competitive (you can read more here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/19/AR2006051901760.html

2. The educated are provided an environment where they can thrive to the max of their ability.

3. etc….

Don’t get me wrong, I am asian, so I don’t do asia bashing. But I think the reality is that China still has a huge gap to fill. The possibility of not being able to catch up is huge.

Lastly, I would not be proud of anything that has to do with Macau. If you go to Las Vegas or other California Casinos, you see too many asians. They worked their butts off and donate money to the casinos…..That, I would say F’ck, the asians are the most stupid.

[KIBU]

If “sheer population” is the case, we would see the rich and most advanced countries being most populous. The reverse is often true.

Population is an advantage but it has shown to be a much less important factor in associating with more advanced or civilized societies. The sheer number of “engineeer”, “doctor”….etc doesn’t mean that:

1. The level of qualification is competitive (you can read more here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/19/AR2006051901760.html

2. The educated are provided an environment where they can thrive to the max of their ability.

3. etc….

Don’t get me wrong, I am asian, so I don’t do asia bashing. But I think the reality is that China still has a huge gap to fill. The possibility of not being able to catch up is huge.

Lastly, I would not be proud of anything that has to do with Macau. If you go to Las Vegas or other California Casinos, you see too many asians. They worked their butts off and donate money to the casinos…..That, I would say F’ck, the asians are the most stupid.

[patientlywaiting]

So China has the first trillion dollar company.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/05/news/international/bc.as.fin.china.petrochina.ap/index.htm

China starting to have the biggest of everything (dam, building, university, etc..), just like America did a century ago.

We need to worry when China gets to become the biggest consumer market. We are still some ways from that but it’s not a question of if but when.

They already have the biggest cell phone market and soon to have the biggest computer market. Eventually, we’ll have to follow their standards.

Remember San Diego’s Gateway Computers? It’s now Acer of Taiwan/China.

[patientlywaiting]

So China has the first trillion dollar company.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/05/news/international/bc.as.fin.china.petrochina.ap/index.htm

China starting to have the biggest of everything (dam, building, university, etc..), just like America did a century ago.

We need to worry when China gets to become the biggest consumer market. We are still some ways from that but it’s not a question of if but when.

They already have the biggest cell phone market and soon to have the biggest computer market. Eventually, we’ll have to follow their standards.

Remember San Diego’s Gateway Computers? It’s now Acer of Taiwan/China.

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