I agree with David... China's higher productivity is not only limited to the workers but is every where including staff, management, govt., judiciary, police, hospitals...the list is never ending. I feel that the reason is , no time wasted on gossip on politics( 1 party, no general elections), religion ( most do not follow any religion now). This is inspite of working 5 days a week and enjoying 2 days week end which most of we Indians are deprived of.