...but this is the same state that shot people in public in cold blood and now forbids discussion of that act. I've never been to China, but I'm not surprised

...but this is the same state that shot people in public in cold blood and now forbids discussion of that act. I've never been to China, but I'm not surprised by the positive vibes you describe. But is it worth it? The US is full of positive vibes too, but I don't use that as a way to suggest that our government structure is working well.