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I would say the biggest thing is the emphasis on public works. Wherever I went I was awed by the extent of things that were built just for the public. In the ci

I would say the biggest thing is the emphasis on public works. Wherever I went I was awed by the extent of things that were built just for the public. In the city where I lived there they built a new fancy bridge[0], and a massive park with an island and an art center[1], all for public use, and the city hosts massive public celebrations in these kinds of parks with extensive art installations, music performances etc. The quality of the high speed rail system barely needs mention, and while the hospital system has some pretty glaring faults the cost of care was low and it was easy and affordable to get medical care. Think of this: when I got an X-ray in China I payed upfront and the radiologist _gave me the x-ray_ so I could bring it to more than one doctor if I wanted a second opinion. The transparency there was refreshing. Again, there are plenty of brutal negatives, but I just want to show that there are some good things that don't get press. [0] https://www.treehugger.com/infrastructure/lucky-knot-bridge-spectacular-pedestrian-infrastructure.html https://www.treehugger.com/infrastructure/lucky-knot-bridge-... [1] https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/03/zaha-hadid-architects-changsha-meixihu-jnternational-culture-art-centre/ https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/03/zaha-hadid-architects-chan...

bdowling 7y ago
> the radiologist _gave me the x-ray_ so I could bring it to more than one doctor if I wanted a second opinion. In the US you can always get your medical records just by asking for them and you can always get a second opinion.
whatitdobooboo 7y ago
1) Infrastructure in general is new there - look at a picture of Shanghai even 25 years ago. 2) Getting a second opinion in the US is generally easy - I would guess China has cheaper healthcare however
rumanator 7y ago
> The quality of the high speed rail system barely needs mention China is not famous for the quality of it's high speed tail system. China is famous for two things: 1) throwing huge amounts of money/resources to build their high-speed railway network 2) stealing intelectual property from manufacturers of high-speed railway rolling stock, whether through industrial espionage or hijacking production processes after enticing European companies with contracts to build European rolling stock designs in China. Also, China's high-speed railway is also infamous for their accidents, particularly by the inhumane way that chinese officials decided to cover them up (i.e., burry wreckage next to crash sites without recovering dead bodies)
Elect2 7y ago
Topic is about "ethics".

bdowling 7y ago

> the radiologist _gave me the x-ray_ so I could bring it to more than one doctor if I wanted a second opinion. In the US you can always get your medical records just by asking for them and you can always get a second opinion.

whatitdobooboo 7y ago

1) Infrastructure in general is new there - look at a picture of Shanghai even 25 years ago. 2) Getting a second opinion in the US is generally easy - I would guess China has cheaper healthcare however

rumanator 7y ago

> The quality of the high speed rail system barely needs mention China is not famous for the quality of it's high speed tail system. China is famous for two things: 1) throwing huge amounts of money/resources to build their high-speed railway network 2) stealing intelectual property from manufacturers of high-speed railway rolling stock, whether through industrial espionage or hijacking production processes after enticing European companies with contracts to build European rolling stock designs in China. Also, China's high-speed railway is also infamous for their accidents, particularly by the inhumane way that chinese officials decided to cover them up (i.e., burry wreckage next to crash sites without recovering dead bodies)

Elect2 7y ago

Topic is about "ethics".