I'd have to agree. The US is more "business-friendly" than Europe, but nothing compared to China or Taiwan for people with the right connections. Occasionally

I'd have to agree. The US is more "business-friendly" than Europe, but nothing compared to China or Taiwan for people with the right connections. Occasionally you'll see unscripted interviews between a US reporter and a visiting Chinese business leader. The US reporter always asks if the visitor will be opening a local factory (because the US is so awesome!), and the visitor starts looking around wildly and demurs, since they're just here to park money.