The Chinese Exception

By Paul

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The latest Pew survey of world opinion is out. With regard to national conditions most publics surveyed are dissatisfied with national conditions. But China is a notable exception - 81% of Chinese say they are satisfied with the way things are going in their country, up from 72% in 2005. Only about three-in-ten Americans (29%) say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., down from 39% last year and 50% in 2003. Levels of national satisfaction in France have followed a similar downward trajectory - from 44% in 2003 to just 20% today.

Earlier we reported on the Chinese views on free markets.

China has also the largest number of infrastructure projects with private participation.

What does this all mean?

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-- June 15, 2006 12:53 AM |

Comments

China Law Blog wrote:

I have to question the accuracy of these figures. How does Turkey go from 19 to 40 in one year? There is no way China can be at 81% if the rural population (which is the bulk of the people) is included.

-- June 15, 2006 2:47 AM ∞

paul wrote:

it's a bit biased;
Sample design: Probability sample in six cities and surrounding rural areas - Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xinxiang, Jinzhong, and Luzhou
Mode: Face-to-face adults 18 to 60
Languages: Chinese (dialects: Mandarin, Beijingese, Cantonese, Sichun, Hubei, Dongbei, Shanghaiese)
Fieldwork dates: April 7-18, 2006
Sample size: 2180
Margin of Error: 2%
Representative: Disproportionately urban

-- June 16, 2006 1:33 PM ∞

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