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Sandra's avatar

Superbly written. Valuable information. I am impressed and better informed. Well done!

Truth Matters's avatar

That’s very kind of you to say Sandra. Thank you 🙏

Kath Saberhagen's avatar

While I feel like many other writers rightly focus on the threat du jour, I am grateful you step outside and provide background and historical context. Well done

Truth Matters's avatar

Thanks Kath, we need historical context if we are to properly assess the situation. They are considered the Boogeyman, when in reality they have achieved astounding things. As I stated it’s not for me to advocate on their behalf, but it’s on me to respect their achievements, especially with regard to poverty reduction.

Manda's avatar

I look forward to the next release. This was very well written and with valuable insight.

Truth Matters's avatar

Thank you Manda. I’m looking forward to brining my notes tomorrow morning over a cuppa. 🍵

Mitch Coleman's avatar

Interesting, thought-provoking, but for the love of God, learn the difference between it’s and its.

Truth Matters's avatar

I know my bad. I’ll go through and sort it. I kept getting corrected by autocorrect in my defence which had me doubting myself. Promise sir, I’ll sort it before you get up tomorrow 🤣

Mitch Coleman's avatar

I should know better than to troll over grammar and spelling, but as a former journalist, and former HS English teacher, it’s in my blood. That said, I know I could not do what you are doing. Carry on, and I will read your work with great interest.

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Thank you for providing factual and unbiased information without the fear factor. US and China are trading places on the world stage.

Truth Matters's avatar

I try to be objective and strip out the tendency of many to fall into an adversarial approach. Just look at the facts and it all comes together.

Russell Naylor's avatar

Is this post the one you wanted to check?

Glamaureen's avatar

Wow! Fascinating and important information. I’m so down this rabbit hole! Thank you.

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Jeff Kuchenbecker's avatar

A great assemblage of information in making the argument that USA is not the same economic powerhouse of the past. I remember economic thinkers saying things like: once other countries reach a certain economic level, wages will move closer to those in the USA. Your study seems to refute that. But maybe China is realizing a significant gap in the curves of economic growth and wage and life style growth. The USA had a similar era. Perhaps Chinese society is heading toward a reconning of workers conditions and rights too.

Kat Pharis's avatar

Your title couldn’t be more appropriate!

Clarity…. LWest's avatar

💫 Factual, Informative, Integrity 💫