[1rudeboy]

You appear to be arguing that exports comprise more of Chinese GDP because its GDP is understated? Am I following you?

And regarding the misuse of the word "propaganda," is the Economist an arm of the Chinese government or otherwise vested in spreading false information about the regime? Words mean things.

[Red6]

The media lives from controversy. Papers need to sell, and even business, scientific journals today are riddled with controversial topics that are covered in a way to “stir things up,” because that sells.

No conflict = no story.

Though unprofessional, that is the norm today.

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The definition of exports varies. Even our definition didn’t include services until some years ago. So major firms that employ tens of thousands of employees and are selling billions in services were not included (EDS, Perot Systems, IBM, HP etc).

Exports are made up of many different things, and the industrial/technological aspect of the Chinese economy is largely driven by exports as well as foreign investments such as GM, VW, Boeing etc.

What share of Lenovo’s market do you think is China, where they are made? http://www.lenovo.com/us/en