| "[...] perceptions of biased individuals vs reality - it's difficult to convince people otherwise - commonsense?? - I suggest you use yours in this discussion." Dito. You want data about China? About a country in which even GDP figures aren't reliable? Where do you expect anyone to get convincing data? Why don't you show us some data that YOU have gathered on the streets and verified as absolutely reliable and representative? My view is that meaningful data in China is not available. All statistics are very likely to be intentionally forged to suit a certain party - be it the author himself, the government or anyone else. Hence, I prefer to collect data myself in daily life - be they biased or not. As you mentioned, we probably move in different circles. But that, in turn, should tell you that the impression you have of people in your circles does not apply to all of China. |
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