[endthematrix]

I didn't see Sandreckoner's earlier post regarding PPP figures, which is correct. The definitions on the political and economic structure of China is clearly fading from classic Marxism. It's totalitarianism. Market-Socailism or State Capitalism, take your pick. The elite (and I do get your point) love and control wealth, which Marxists despise.

[ProudVet77]

I apologize for making a loud noise in your direction.
But it just gets to me really fast when I hear what seems a Chinaphobic viewpoint (not meant to describe your viewpoint)
It scares me. Being 52 I've seen a lot of history. And anytime people get in a frenzy things will go wrong.
I hear quotes from Sun Tzu about how we are being fought already. Folks, Sun Tzu is tought freshman year at most military academies. We train our people well. And I will add that if one considers Sun Tzu, we're the ones that have been on the offense for the last 6 years. Our efforts far outweigh what they have done.

[ProudVet77]

Just an afterthought - "which Marxists despise"
I've never seen a Marxist last more than 90 days in power. They immediately switch to totalitarianism. My first experience was with Castro. And the list continues.
From my viewpoint, a Marxist is only a Marxist until they are in the ruling class.