Skip Nelson - World Trade Center Alaska

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POPULAR CHINA MYTHS
• China is still a “Third World” country:
Not even close. Even in rural areas, you’ll see
modern new roads, bridges and communications
infrastructure. The quality and scope of China’s
Internet and cell phone connectivity are
legendary. Several of the most dramatic modern
cityscapes in the world can be seen in China.
• The Central Government controls everything:
Nope! Forget everything you learned about China prior to
1985 -this is, and always has been a country of
aggressive individual businessmen. Provincial
governments now operate somewhat like State
governments in the U.S. Best technique: Ignore politics
and deal with the people (their Government has to…)