Really fascinating article that spans a wide range of characters. Touches on a lot of important points: Fuerdai come from the 2%, the 1% are comfortable in C

Really fascinating article that spans a wide range of characters. Touches on a lot of important points: Fuerdai come from the 2%, the 1% are comfortable in China and do not need to export wealth Extreme poverty is only 1-2 generations away for many Fuerdai "Astronaut" dynamic where father sends child/wife to establish home abroad Spoiling children of the elite due to an apprehension of their coming of age Vancouver has become a "hedge city" against volatility at home State is addicted to tax revenue from international buyers "City has become a hotel" and "countries are selling citizenship" Fuerdai caught between Western and Chinese culture, belong to neither Author ends the piece with this quote from a Weymi, a fuerdai: [In reference to Weymi's mother] She didn’t want to be like her mom or older sister, always gossiping about those in the village a smidgen better off than themselves.” Weymi put down her chopsticks. “It’s that kind of typical provincial pettiness, but that was her entire life if she had stayed.” She shook her head and drew a breath. “I mean, can you just imagine?" The irony is deliciously tangible. Great piece with a lot to think about and chew on.