Do we really have to be afraid of the “Chinese Dragon”?
Since January 6, 2010, I’m once more travelling through China, getting inspired and shocked by the many impressions of this fascinating country!
The modern and open coastal cities are opposite to the more simple hinterland. At the back fo the marble and shining facades of the 5 star hotels you find small streets, which are partially destructed, but not yet cleaned. The youth wears a very special hairstyle (the hair saloons are just fantastically made up!!!) and the old generation still walks around in pyjamas.
The infrastructure of China improves very fast, which allows the population of the North and West to access the cities with their products. I often get the feeling to walk from the 21st century back to the middle ages and back again to hightech future land. Still, the differences between rich and poor, cities and countryside rise steadily. To get in control of these potential dangers takes a lot of focus, energy and time from the local and central government.
Additionally there is the power shortage. When I was in Beijing I heard that there is only a maximum of 10 days power supply (and that at minus 20 degrees!). That issue and the spoiled generation of little princes and princesses might be something that hinders or partially stops the development of China.
I admire the steady “development of one step after the ofther” of China and therefore hope to see the country find special ways to deal with these topics!
