At 54, China’s average retirement age is too low
www.economist.com
The government’s efforts to raise it face stiff opposition

This is why US establishment has so much fear and loathing towards China.

Imagine if Americans say, “Whoa, whoa! Wait a minute! The Chinese retire at 54?”

“What’s going on here in the capitalist paradise where 70-year-olds are forced to work at Walmart?”

  • judgeholden [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
    4·
    11 months ago

    But is it wrong to think China is just straight up superior as a country in nearly every facet to America? The infrastructure, the home ownership, poverty alleviation, health care access.

    some stuff seems to be worse. people work much more and get fewer days off. air pollution has gotten much better over the past decade, but still isn’t good in some areas. tap water isn’t really safe to drink. stuff like immigration is harder - you could never become a citizen and getting permanent residence is hard unless you’re married to a Chinese citizen.

    people can tell me if I’m wrong, this is based on my reading and talking to some Chinese friends.

    • DamarcusArt@lemmygrad.ml
      5·
      11 months ago

      From what I understand about America (though I’ve not lived there nor in China), all of those problems are present as well depending on where you live. Both nations are massive and people’s experiences will be incredibly varied based on where they live and how much money they make.