Re:China and "our standard of living"
by socratees on Wednesday July 22, 2009 @02:32PM
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They're all smart but the government or any one for that matter doesn't give a shit when you're poor. And like he says, people don't worry being exploited as long as it makes their life a little better, just a little better. I hope some awakening happens there but the government won't it let happen.
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Why do you think their government is trying so hard to maintain (the appearance of) economic growth?
Their ability to maintain the status quo is essentially tied to double-digit economic growth. If their economy slows down to even modest growth they face serious unrest.