Exactly, this why what most western experts overestimate China, because all their data comes from China and they inexplicably never question the numbers.
That’s why I disputed the 5000 year history claim. It’s just another piece of Chinese propaganda that is almost never challenged.
Never accept Chinese claims. Like Secretary Pompeo said, when it comes to China, “distrust and verify”.
Thanks for your Quora link. It was a good summary.