Western Misconceptions Of China Final

Assumptions and Rumors

Misconception #1:

Chinese culture is ancient.

In Reality: While Chinese culture is one of the oldest in the world, there is much more to China than its ancient history. China boasts a rich history spanning thousands of years. However, China is also a very modern place.

Misconception #2

China is a poor country.

In Reality: Like any country, China has a mix of citizens of many different socioeconomic backgrounds. While there is a large class of low-income citizens in China, there also exists a large class of middle- and higher-income citizens. China continues to push towards a goal of socio-economic development by implementing programs that address literacy and employment

Misconception #3

China is a backwards, undeveloped country.

In Reality: While China is a developing country, it is far from an undeveloped country. China is undergoing rapid, urbanfocused development. It is estimated that by 2050, nearly half of China’s population will live in large cities. China boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure that is considered, by

Shanghai •The largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest metropolitan in the world, with over 20 million people. •Shanghai has an extensive public transport system, largely based on buses, trolleybuses, taxis, and a rapidly expanding metro system. •The Shanghai Metro is one of the fastest growing systems in the world.

“Think about the amount of money that China has spent on infrastructure. Their ports, their train systems, their airports are all vastly the superior to us now...”

China is home to some of the world’s largest and most modern cities.