New and old lifestyles in China

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.

China's economic strength and future growth is recognised across the world, however a large majority of Chinese people still live by a traditional and old life style. China, 02/11/2010

China has been the fastest growing major nation for the past quarter of century which is the second largest in the world after that of the United States with a GDP of $7.8 trillion (2008) when measured on purchasing power parity (PPP), but this rapid growth has been accompanied by rising income inequalities. Many foreigners or even scholars think this obviously shows the modernization dilemma in China, such as people still riding bikes instead of cars and small retailers in the side streets which spread out on the floor to attract customers.

These sights could portray poverty in the country but there are several reasons which can be used to explain. Undoubtedly, China is gradually becoming stronger and stronger, the economy of China impacts the Asian region and to some extent the rest of the world. Even after China opened their door to the world, people's way of living has seldom changed. China has more than 3000 year’s history and they have created their own values, culture and living style.

Nowadays it’s easy to find some western restaurants in China, but they won't accept hamburgers or French fries as their daily food over and above home specialities. This is the thinking pattern of most of the Chinese and their own values and culture will always take the most important part. It’s the same as the bicycle issue, it's not because Shanghai people don't have enough money to own a car but they get used to using a bike to go to work. This is exactly what they like and feel comfortable with.

Although China has greatly developed over the years and people are living a much better life, they still cannot ensure these high living standards for everyone. The resources are limited and the large population has restricted the rapid development of China. That’s why until now Chinese official government still label their country as a developing country compared to western developed countries.