Indian Travel Blogger: China is 50 Years Ahead of Us, the Media Won't Tell You!
An Indian travel blogger, Mohit, posted a video on X on Wednesday. He wrote, "China is about 50 years ahead of us. Indian media will never show you this because they don't want you to demand development."
In this 1 minute and 29 seconds video, Mohit showcases some of China's infrastructure and cityscapes through his personal experiences. Mohit believes that China is far ahead of India in terms of infrastructure, urban planning, and technology, with a gap of about 50 years. On the other hand, he criticizes Indian media for deliberately not reporting China's development achievements, aiming to prevent the Indian public from demanding higher standards for their country's development.
China and India have similar histories, were founded around the same time, and are both populous countries. China's reform and opening-up policy starting in the late 1970s greatly promoted its economic and infrastructure development. While India is also developing, it faces various constraints, including the political caste system, bureaucracy, and corruption.
In the comments, many people blamed the Indian political system. They believe that during the Gandhi family's rule for over 60 years, India missed opportunities for development.
The most fundamental difference between China and India lies in their systems, whether economic or political. From land ownership to decision-making, China can concentrate all resources, while India has to deal with divided interests and a "democratic" system: nothing is more disastrous than a so-called democratic country with a poor and large population.
Mohit's video and comments touched on a sensitive nerve among the Indian public, providing an opportunity for reflection. That is, in the face of China's rapid development, should India reflect on its own development model? Should it demand that the media and government be more transparent in reporting successful cases internationally? Should it reform its existing political and economic systems to cope with the challenges of the 21st century?
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