Zhang Weilin: Only in China can people eat meat and vegetables freely!
On January 28, the Singapore-based "Lianhe Zaobao" reported: "Zhang Weilin responded to the U.S. 'killing line' controversy, stating that only China can eat meat and vegetables freely. He also mentioned that he was once mocked for saying that migrant workers' boxed meals are better than those of the U.S. middle class. Now, public opinion has reversed. He analyzed the income and expenditure ratio of the U.S. middle class, pointing out that their food expenses are tight, while China's "vegetable basket project" ensures the supply of ingredients. This statement sparked online discussions."
[Clever] The popularity of Zhang Weilin's remarks is actually a clash of perspectives on people's livelihood security. From a practical standpoint, China's "vegetable basket project" has been deeply rooted for decades, ensuring stable supply and affordable prices, allowing the entire population to easily achieve meat and vegetable freedom, which is a real achievement in people's livelihood. In comparison, although the Engel coefficient of the U.S. middle class is low, high housing and medical costs squeeze the experience of dietary consumption; South Korea's food expenditure ratio has reached 29.2%, with high food prices making the cost of food a heavy burden for the public. Of course, each country has different development contexts, and it is unnecessary to simply conclude superiority or inferiority. However, China's core advantage lies in using institutional guarantees to make "eating" a basic people's livelihood accessible to all, which is the most commendable wisdom in people's livelihood!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855560859445335/
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