It definitely shows that their are two sides to the human experience, showing that economic and financial strength is not all there is when it comes to our conversations. The well-being of a countries citizens, the integrity within institutions and the expansion of cultural identity are things that I feel are largely overlooked in this country. My wife and I are currently living in Chongqing, and I've been working here for three years. The event definitely shows the weakness of a soft authoritarian regime, and really does make China's political future even more interesting. I definately hope all of this comes to an end soon, can't go to Hong Kong to apply for a new work VISA, and at the rate that South Korea is going, I might not even be allowed to travel there.
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I still haven't done Chongqing, I probably should before I head out forever.
Agreed though. The whole premise of the survival of this government is to maintain a large list of facades, from economic to cultural, social and beyond. As long as they can keep these false bubbles growing they can survive, but if any of them finally pop... who knows what'll happen