I've been to China several times. They have no freedom whatsoever. They are terrified of the cops,the army and the commie party guys. Plus Shanghai is so fake. It's almost like they built the city (which is very pretty) and then filled up the shops and apartments with people. They actually did that. Shops in Malls in Nanjing rd (like Colaba in Mumbai)are mostly occupied by shops selling fake sweaters and shoes etc. From the prices and the quality, I knew they could not afford a shop in a posh area like this, so I asked them. They were alloted shops!!! They are not even allowed to purchase property like land and flats in China. It's all on lease from the government. Unbelievable. The avearge per capita income of the chinese in Shanghai is not much more that Mumbai, so I wondered how they did not have slums etc and had such a beautiful city. Basically the commie govt threw all the slums to the countryside (without any recourse or compensation, mind you). I'm sure if Manmohan Singh had complete authority for life (like the chinese do...imagine having the same Laloo as CM for 25 years with no democratic elections), we could build better than shanghai. You just don't have to care about people anymore. Treat them like numbers and animals (Tianmen square!). India is way better!! Way Way better!!
RE:China is not what it seems
by sibby mathews on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM Permalink
Ha ! Ha !
And unlike China, even slum areas can go for Rs. 5000/- per sq. ft. here in our so called Metros. And areas that are almost slums without even the basic public facilities like proper roads, good water supply, effective drainage system can go for even Rs. 16000/- per sq. ft. !!
RE:China is not what it seems
by vinamra singhai on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM Permalink
that's true dude and I feel that's a real problem with our gov..a proper management of our cities and metro in general...
RE:China is not what it seems
by Morchak Choohah on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM Permalink
I have been to Pakistan many times for my training. It is way way better than India , see Islamabad airport versus Delhi airport, karachi versus Slumbai.
Really liked it. I didnt feel like coming back. Neat clean organized.
