China obsesses over America's "kill line"(www.economist.com)
13 pointsby mefengl4 hours ago3 comments
  • nobodyandproud3 hours ago
    > a place where a single misfortune—perhaps a car crash or an illness or the loss of a job—can lead to ruin.

    Is it wrong?

    The US strongly discourages a strong social/family network (moving out at 18); and are being squeezed financially.

    The government-run social safety networks are being starved.

    Something has to change.

  • gscott4 hours ago
    In China they believe Americans are out of work have no food, no medical care, etc.

    Just the other day I saw the most obese homeless person. I regret not taking a photo.

    Our homeless have a better life then many around the world.

    • deepsun3 hours ago
      Yea, my far relative lived in China for several years. Showed me his Tiktok feed -- amount of "how bad it is in US" content is astounding.
    • owebmaster3 hours ago
      There are lots of obese homeless people in Brazil too and we aren't a rich country. Obesity is higher in the poorer areas too.