True, they have been through much in the past 20th century that has destroyed many of their historical relics, manuscripts, and educational institutions. True, they have had internal civil wars that divided the country and caused a lost sense of direction for government and society. True, they do not have the standard of living in many areas we enjoy but so take for granted, e.g., cars, air condition, food conveniences, True, the opportunities for education are not as open. On the other hand, they have made great strides in the last 15 years toward industrial and technological modernization. Everywhere one looks a new highway is being built.
China is reportedly in the top ten nations in industrial output.
I'll go out on a limb and bet she is in the top five with USA, Japan, Germany, France, and Russia given another 15 years. Having said that, let's talk about some differences between China and America. It seems to me there are three very basic differences between us. First, Chinese are strongly group conscious, whereas Americans are strongly individualistic. Once married most Chinese move in with the parents where at least three, sometimes four, generations of a family live.