This is exactly my experience too. I lived and worked there back in 2005-2006 when it was the wild west (east?), but given the state of things now, I would not

This is exactly my experience too. I lived and worked there back in 2005-2006 when it was the wild west (east?), but given the state of things now, I would not go back. I just hope the rest of the world wisens up and works to contain the PRC and its influence beyond its own borders.