[sit-rep]

Ummmm... What is the average wage in China now? This would be my question. One that is continually un-answered...

[Dog Gone]

The average wage is probably pathetic, but the Chinese are developing a robust middle class on the eastern coast. They had no middle class at all 20 years ago.

[Malsua]

>>Ummmm... What is the average wage in China now? This would be my question. One that is continually un-answered...<<

Chinese workers on average make about 1/7th what the same worker in the US makes. The "underclass" however makes that ghastly $20/week. These folks live deep in the mainland. That said, Chinese companies have Dormatories and Cantinas to house and feed the workers, essentially free of charge. Granted, 8-10 live in each dorm, but they are provided for.

China IS moving towards capitalism. HU is in charge, and he's reforming the country. The old line is fading and there is a growing middle class that wants the toys.

I have pictures of mainland China complete with KFC, Pizza Hut and you name it. The Malls are full, the people can now own businesses and the Chicoms would rather become Chicaps. They're not there yet, but the signs are good and it's hopeful. The PLA is the problem, it's an old instituition who still thinks they are at war with the US.

-Mal