I worked in Shanghai, 2001-2005, at an established multi-national. Most of my Chinese colleagues at the time have either already emigrated, or would like to. Ye

I worked in Shanghai, 2001-2005, at an established multi-national. Most of my Chinese colleagues at the time have either already emigrated, or would like to. Yes, there are opportunities in China, and but even for these rather well-advantaged folks, life looks better elsewhere. And it's more about education, housing, health and lifestyle than pure earning potential. Not having to game the system by having your second child in HK, for example. That would be nice. Or not worrying so much about food quality. Not having to bribe teachers for equitable treatment at school. Not having to prepare for a monolithic college entrance exam. Actually owning your own property outright, at less spectacularly inflated prices. etc & so on.