No, I don't see the problem you tried to describe.I tend solve problems in the typical American way. That is, to decompose a problem, like pollution, and focus to understand. You seem to like the Chinese approach and want to redefine simple problems into grandiose mega jobs then apply vague jargon to attempt a general ideological solution.
"Under the Dome" presents a real problem in a real way. Pollution is pervasive, kills and sickens people and the government barely gives a shit.
If the factory manager is an employee and a Communist but rewarded based on controlling costs, would that affect the manager's decision?
If the factory manager is an employee and believed in Capitalism and free trade and was rewarded based on profits, would that affect the manager's decision?
And what, pray tell, does all that have to do with a factory manager deciding not to spend money to control pollution? If no one is going to check, regulate, fine and punish the factory manager, would that play a part in the decision not to spend money?
It would be unfair to state China's elite are unaware and or don't care about pollution. From time to time news reports of special stores can be found, not open to the public, that sell organic, clean food. Money and power can get you safe food in China.
@Alien: The topic is pollution in China. Do you get that part?
My hypothesis has three main points:
Pollution is an economic issue.
Pollution is the result of economic activity.
Pollution is independent of the underlying ideology controlling economic activity.
The environmental documentary, "Under the Dome" is about pollution in China. As pollution is manmade, China's pollution is produced by Chinese. The choice made by China has been tolerate pollution as she drives to expand her economy measured by GDP. Invoking Capitalism, speculating on its demise, invoking competition is to distract from the tragedy of China's ecology.
The decision to, or not to, control, limit or abate pollution is a resource allocation decision. This decision is independent of ideology.
Mumbo jumbo about wealth, nation states and all that BS is, in this context, intellectually distracting. You should start another thread where you can create a discussion on double talk, real speak or whatever.
I have a free Kindle book, "Across China on foot" by Edwin Dingle, 1911. He spends a lot of time walking around Yunnan. He writes of being in the Yunnan Province capital of "Yun-Nan Fu" (云南府 ??). Not once does he use "Kunming".
Prior to the Mongols capturing what they named Kunming, it was known as Tuodong.
Note: You can download Kindle for PC or Mac, it is free. There are thousands of free books and several on China. It is fascinating to read 100 year old comments on China, Chinese, and China culture which are unchanged from feudal times until today.
On the map t looks about 8Km south of XiShan's Dragon's Gate, or 10Km south of Hu Bin Lu, 湖滨路,(connecting XiShan to the Dianchi area/Minorities Village Museum.)
Also on the map found a #33 bus stop about a kilometer south of road leading to the park. But I have no idea how to get on the #33 bus going south.
I agree, inflation is a lot high than 6.something. Not just meat has gone up.
I have noticed a lot of "inflation by deflation." By this I mean the price stays the same or slightly increases but the package content shrinks. At times, the package states the same weight but the formerly tight packaging is now loose.
Be aware they will push whatever they are selling. Some of the staff have no idea about the technical side of appliances.
I went there to buy a stove. I repeatedly told them I would be using bottled gas. They sold me a stove. When I went to my local gas guy, I learned there are at least three kinds of gas sold. Luckily, B&Q did not deliver as promised. I went back to the store and discovered they had sold me a stove they needed to be hooked up to the gas main. I got my money back.
The sales lady was almost in tears, 没有问题！I don't know if it a safety or design issue, but I would think B&Q would know and care.
Subway starts at 9am. I have no idea where to catch an airport express bus. Eight taxis refused to go to the airport. After almost an hour standing on Beijing Lu took a black taxi, this dude drives slower than my mother, 120 yuan.
Flight back was delayed so I learned the subway stops running at 6:10pm.
Getting a taxi back was easy, more taxis than customers. Taxi was 87 yuan including 1o yuan toll, airport to Beichen area. Yes, he took a longer route than necessary.
Kunming imagines being a gateway for international travelers. New airport but hard to get to and from it.
Kunming's etymological vapor trail
发布者This is interesting stuff. Thanks.
I have a free Kindle book, "Across China on foot" by Edwin Dingle, 1911. He spends a lot of time walking around Yunnan. He writes of being in the Yunnan Province capital of "Yun-Nan Fu" (云南府 ??). Not once does he use "Kunming".
Prior to the Mongols capturing what they named Kunming, it was known as Tuodong.
Note: You can download Kindle for PC or Mac, it is free. There are thousands of free books and several on China. It is fascinating to read 100 year old comments on China, Chinese, and China culture which are unchanged from feudal times until today.
Around Town: Xihua Wetlands Park
发布者Thanks ludwig. Your posts have been accurate and useful. Appreciate them greatly.
Around Town: Xihua Wetlands Park
发布者On Google Maps you can find it here: 西华湿地公园, 昆明
On the map t looks about 8Km south of XiShan's Dragon's Gate, or 10Km south of Hu Bin Lu, 湖滨路,(connecting XiShan to the Dianchi area/Minorities Village Museum.)
Also on the map found a #33 bus stop about a kilometer south of road leading to the park. But I have no idea how to get on the #33 bus going south.
Rising food prices driving inflation across Yunnan
发布者I agree, inflation is a lot high than 6.something. Not just meat has gone up.
I have noticed a lot of "inflation by deflation." By this I mean the price stays the same or slightly increases but the package content shrinks. At times, the package states the same weight but the formerly tight packaging is now loose.
Getting less for your money is inflation.
First-hand account: Setting up a guesthouse in Xishuangbanna
发布者Heard that the project isn't going to happen. Kinda sad, I think this crew could have made it happen.