Topic: Why Americas are flocking to China.
Anonymous A started this discussion 11 years ago #44,252
The editor of Escaping America - David Goodwin - stated, "China's transit network is astoundingly effective. I don't see any reason to purchase a car. I get around locally by the metro system and I get between cities with bullet trains. This all costs around 90% less if I were to own a vehicle. As of now China has more than 1,500 bullet trains; the U.S. currently has none. The price of riding a bullet train is lower than a lunch in the U.S.
"Airlines are low-cost as well, flights can be as low as $50 and "up to" $200 for a flight across China. All with just a single day of booking. There's also zero fees for baggage. Large cities have easy to use metro systems that are simple to navigate for Americans with English announcements and signs, as well as helpful digital displays.
"If you need a taxi, they're just one click away. Plus, they're government-regulated with meters. Most taxis are cheap, costing a few bucks per ride; an hour ride usually totals around $25.
"Also, I've hardly seen any crime. Launching a business in China is easy, and the Chinese government makes transferring funds to the country simple. You always read that China is pure communism, but from my experiences, it feels like capitalism on steroids.
"The one thing I dislike is Chinese housing. Here it is tiny compared to the U.S. However, the Chinese people seldom spend time in their homes. Plus, in China I can stay in nice 4 stare hotels with breakfast for far lest then renting a place in the US. On upside of tiny homes, though, is less impact on the environment."
Family and Lifestyle:
"China offers such a wide range on things to do that I rarely feel bored." Goodwin explains, "It has anything you can think of, and all of it at a percentile of the U.S. price. Ranging from shopping to a night on the town, China is simply the best. Most of the country is modern, almost all of it is well-planned and carefully thought out. It's also convenient - trains, airports and the overall city layout are all super convenient.
"The entire time I stayed in China, I never saw policemen carrying guns. Think on this for a second: Policemen who feel safe enough that they feel no need to carry firearms.
"Another big thing you will experience when you get to China is food diversity. You will find amazing dining spots from every national cuisine almost anywhere you visit. The food prices are much lower than in the state too. You can happily go out to eat daily on a tight budget, and you don't have to pay for tips or taxes. Also, the food quality really shines. China's government has high standards as to ingredients that they allow and don't allow as food additives. Most hormones, chemicals and genetically modified ingredients are banned in China. What's more? Chefs are still in charge of the food. By comparison, the U.S. allows scientists to make most of its food. General Mills, for example — which is among the most prominent food suppliers in the states — has thousands of scientists on the payroll, but hardly any chefs. As a result, China has much better nutrition habits. You can see it instantly on a stroll down any street. You will rarely see anyone overweight. For America, well I don't think any more need s to be said"
"Airlines are low-cost as well, flights can be as low as $50 and "up to" $200 for a flight across China. All with just a single day of booking. There's also zero fees for baggage. Large cities have easy to use metro systems that are simple to navigate for Americans with English announcements and signs, as well as helpful digital displays.
"If you need a taxi, they're just one click away. Plus, they're government-regulated with meters. Most taxis are cheap, costing a few bucks per ride; an hour ride usually totals around $25.
"Also, I've hardly seen any crime. Launching a business in China is easy, and the Chinese government makes transferring funds to the country simple. You always read that China is pure communism, but from my experiences, it feels like capitalism on steroids.
"The one thing I dislike is Chinese housing. Here it is tiny compared to the U.S. However, the Chinese people seldom spend time in their homes. Plus, in China I can stay in nice 4 stare hotels with breakfast for far lest then renting a place in the US. On upside of tiny homes, though, is less impact on the environment."
Family and Lifestyle:
"China offers such a wide range on things to do that I rarely feel bored." Goodwin explains, "It has anything you can think of, and all of it at a percentile of the U.S. price. Ranging from shopping to a night on the town, China is simply the best. Most of the country is modern, almost all of it is well-planned and carefully thought out. It's also convenient - trains, airports and the overall city layout are all super convenient.
"The entire time I stayed in China, I never saw policemen carrying guns. Think on this for a second: Policemen who feel safe enough that they feel no need to carry firearms.
"Another big thing you will experience when you get to China is food diversity. You will find amazing dining spots from every national cuisine almost anywhere you visit. The food prices are much lower than in the state too. You can happily go out to eat daily on a tight budget, and you don't have to pay for tips or taxes. Also, the food quality really shines. China's government has high standards as to ingredients that they allow and don't allow as food additives. Most hormones, chemicals and genetically modified ingredients are banned in China. What's more? Chefs are still in charge of the food. By comparison, the U.S. allows scientists to make most of its food. General Mills, for example — which is among the most prominent food suppliers in the states — has thousands of scientists on the payroll, but hardly any chefs. As a result, China has much better nutrition habits. You can see it instantly on a stroll down any street. You will rarely see anyone overweight. For America, well I don't think any more need s to be said"
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 11 minutes later[^] [v] #584,727
> Why Americas areSHITLISTED
DasSheeple joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 9 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #584,732
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,781
tl;dr what OP implies is happening, is not actually happening
squeegee joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 16 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,784
i know some folks who went balls out with learning chinese and taking business classes becuase at the time everyone was saying the future of business was working closely with china, if not moving and working there.
none if them do anything with china at all.
none if them do anything with china at all.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 34 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,791
@previous (squeegee)
It's like Japan in the 1980s, but without video games and hentai. In other words, why bother?
It's like Japan in the 1980s, but without video games and hentai. In other words, why bother?
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,798
Thanks for the useless info matt...
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 42 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,816
@584,791 (F)
The answer: literally no reason.
I am pretty sure that fun is mostly illegal in China anyway. Meanwhile, Japan is a worldwide exporter of fun. There is no comparison to be made.
The answer: literally no reason.
I am pretty sure that fun is mostly illegal in China anyway. Meanwhile, Japan is a worldwide exporter of fun. There is no comparison to be made.
squeegee replied with this 11 years ago, 28 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,827
@584,791 (F)
i actually do know one guy, my cousin's buddy (several years older than me) who moved to japan and has been there ever since. but, he came from a wealthy family and married into a much wealthier japanese family. he hasn't been back in a decade and loves it there.
i actually do know one guy, my cousin's buddy (several years older than me) who moved to japan and has been there ever since. but, he came from a wealthy family and married into a much wealthier japanese family. he hasn't been back in a decade and loves it there.
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 29 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,835
Clitical Cuntdition joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,837
Triptych !!/xkPL9myM joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 52 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,844
i think that's just tectonic plates drifting around yo
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,846
@previous (Triptych !!/xkPL9myM)
So they're not really going there willingly, rather being thrown over there by tectonic shifts?
So they're not really going there willingly, rather being thrown over there by tectonic shifts?
Metæ joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #584,855
@584,844 (Triptych !!/xkPL9myM)
But which will happen first: Asia and North America smash into each other, or the Miller Guide launch?
But which will happen first: Asia and North America smash into each other, or the Miller Guide launch?