The whole EU clusterfuck is because of Berlin's policy of Austerity uber Alles, especially in the UK. Plus the stupidity of the Euro, which meant tying your currency to Germany's if you join up.

Interesting point about China, do they have a refugee crisis? I suppose being seen as an oppressive regime not scared to shoot at people has its advantages. (I'm a "refugees welcome!" kind of person, although I'm sure the society I live in barely tolerates them, and the situation will not improve.).