India’s development potential often overestimated

[DoTell]

Since you chose not to display your flags I cannot surmise where you belong to , is it embarrassing to display your nationality ?

Next, I do not recall seeking advice or opinion on how my nation is run. We are happy with it - and so is most of the civilized world.

What does my "flags" has anything to do with what I wrote? Do you read comments or look at the flags? Oh I bet that's how you excercise your "free wills" in your games of elections too. You just vote for whoever that's in your party.

Fair enough. I originally set my flags to China, but they were messed up after the host changed the software (and back). I never bothered to update it again. And I already stated at least couple times I'm Chinese in my previous comments anyway. So is that enough for you to set your position?

I was not talking about whether you were seeking advice. It is you (Indians as whole, not you personally) who keep giving unsolicited advice to us. Once again, you are having that 72 virgins illusion when you claim yourself as being "civilized". Is defecting in public civilized? Or is rampant rape, corruption, hunger and high illiteracy rate civilized? Oh, you mean you are civilized just because you are a "democracy". I get it.

 

[Kloitra]

If North Korea opens its door, they will soon rise, it's funny that some Vietnamese and Indian members laugh at North Korea. NK is rather poor right now, but at least its cities are clean and beautiful.

What is the total population and density of North Korea and its cities? Compare it to the Indian cities. Compare the climate and other conditions. Compare the number trained military/para-military and other armed forces personals present in the different cities.

 

[third eye]

What does my "flags" has anything to do with what I wrote? Do you read comments or look at the flags? Oh I bet that's how you excercise your "free wills" in your games of elections too. You just vote for whoever that's in your party.

Fair enough. I originally set my flags to China, but they were messed up after the host changed the software (and back). I never bothered to update it again. And I already stated at least couple times I'm Chinese in my previous comments anyway. So is that enough for you to set your position?

I was not talking about whether you were seeking advice. It is you (Indians as whole, not you personally) who keep giving unsolicited advice to us. Once again, you are having that 72 virgins illusion when you claim yourself as being "civilized". Is defecting in public civilized? Or is rampant rape, corruption, hunger and high illiteracy rate civilized? Oh, you mean you are civilized just because you are a "democracy". I get it.

Good luck & Good bye

 

[Guynextdoor2]

The problem with India is their culture.

If India can change their culture of today,

India can became world greatest superpower!


Ancient civilization never equal.

Some have house made from stone that can last long,

Some have extreme complex and very advanced society.

Oh China tried to change their culture and make it modern in the 'cultural revolution'. Sadly we don't go that way.

No you are wrong. You failed to understand the point of this article because you don't know how we Chinese think. Your country, India, has been made as an example time and time again that proves western style democracy doesn't always work. Sometimes a poor writer makes it sound like government propaganda, but once in a while a more eloquent thinker such as the aurther of this article can really strike a chord. He is not talking potential or efficiency here. He's trying to validate our governance, our way of thinking.

So my Indian friends, if you really believe in democracy and want to turn us Chinese into believers as well, you better stop talking. Just show us how you do it. We are pragmatic people. If india start passing China in all fronts we will believe it. Until then your opinions will be given the same respect as that of Gordon Chen

I'm sorry but we'll remain with our 'failed democracy' whether we 'outpace China or not'. Not one person in our country- be it ruling or opposition or ordinary folks believe that your style of dictatorship is needed to fix economic problems. That shows just how much we believe in it. As for what the Chinese people think of India's democracy----not a f*ck was given

 

[Speeder 2]

Agree with, Chinese people dislike to show off.
(except if being cornered and wronged.)


India was a great people as one of the oldest civilization.

But China card can help Indian people to scold the "corrupt" Indian politicians to introspect themselves.


India is destined to be great like their past!

China can help it too, as China and India are part of BRICS.

What do you smoke?

 

[Sanchez]

Indians deserve everything noble in the world giving any detailed or rational analysis on the facts. They have the world's mostly sound character, "the democracy", and the "quality or techno" people. Oh don't forget that their education and talents! We ask God why not all Indians have access to a toilet or why everything has always been big mouthed in India? Can I get an applaud from a single Indian who agrees that India is light years behind US and "life time" behind China?

 

[vietnamese_sausage]

india is a great nation. the OP is trolling.

 

[Kloitra]

Can I get an applaud from a single Indian who agrees that India is light years behind US and "life time" behind China?

How many Indians do you see not agreeing that they are behind China and US?

 

[vietnamese_sausage]

India’s development potential often overestimated despite its unique advantages
By Sun Xihui
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Illustration: Liu Rui/GT

Many foreign media outlets have expressed optimism at the prospect of the India's development and have even predicted it will prove the victor in its race with China. Some Chinese people also think that India enjoys unique advantages.

During his visit to the US, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoted India's rise and claimed that its democracy, demographic dividend and market demand constitute the country's ongoing advantages.

There is no denying that India boasts many incomparable advantages in its rising process; these, however, do not necessarily constitute the ingredients for an Indian century.

Democracy is a system where a minority obey the majority to jointly administer state affairs, of which India's Western-style democracy is one type. Liberal democracy as understood by the West is not liberty and democracy in real sense.

There is no necessary connection between democracy and economic development. The Philippines cloned American democracy, but its economy has long lagged behind other ASEAN member states. Thailand, Ukraine, Egypt and other nations with a democratic system have not been able to ensure social stability and development. In India, economic growth is often hindered by its so-called democracy.

With its inefficient bureaucracy, grave corruption and lack of effective regulations, India frequently witnesses violent crimes.

All these demonstrate that good governance and rule of law, instead of Western-style democracy, will be the foundations of India's rise.

Whether its laborers have the right skills and observe the laws, along with demand for labor, will also be the keys to turning India's demographic advantage into an effective labor force.

India's illiteracy rate is still high. As a result, many of its young people lack necessary skills. Many Indians are also characterized by their lackadaisical approach to life.

India also has an imbalance in labor demand, with outsized agriculture and low-end service industries causing insufficient demand for the manufacturing sector. This is of no help to improving labor skills and expanding the country's manufacturing sector.

Market demand refers to consumers' desire and ability to purchase certain commodities or services. There are several factors affecting India's market demand: low levels of overall economic development, a huge wealth gap, and severe social inequality triggered by the caste system.

Changing all these will be a difficult task that requires comprehensive political, economic and social governance.

Compared with India, China has greater development potential. The Chinese system is characterized by highly effective decision-making, thus better resolving the conundrums of education and poverty.

Moreover, China has made greater investment in scientific and technological innovation, and cultivated more high-skilled laborers and high-tech talent.

China has also established a favorable market economic system. A higher economic level means stronger market demand.

Of course, China is facing numerous difficulties and challenges in its development process, as well. Providing sound solutions to domestic issues while not making strategic errors will be crucial in embracing the 21st century.

too much boasting by chinese members while ignoring problems at home like vast majority of people abandoning chinese culture for fun easy going western style culture.

 

[SpArK]

Good article. Very self motivational.

Main point is the purpose of the article.by Sun Xihui

 

[Kloitra]

too much boasting by chinese members while ignoring problems at home like vast majority of people abandoning chinese culture for fun easy going western style culture.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, a culture is supposed to evolve and change.

 

[Sanchez]

too much boasting by chinese members while ignoring problems at home like vast majority of people abandoning chinese culture for fun easy going western style culture.

Viets have no place to voice when Indians and Chinese talk to each other. You simply belong to a dependent culture! Get lost!

 

[Pride]

North Korea is actually a pretty developed country compared to India.

Now this is Trolling at its peak. 100 % education where people can take name Kim Jong and no electricity in the nights except Kim's house. Yeah it is pretty developed.

Nobody in India or world denies the fact that China is far ahead but then there are estimations based on some of the factors the factor's are brand value, young generation, cheap labor and diverse market. Also India is self-sustained market and not totally export based market which is major economic factor.

 

[vietnamese_sausage]

You are absolutely wrong .

Even Chinese know that.You have meritrocracy both in wanted and unwanted place.But we have meritrocracy in necessary core field and posts.Recent standoff between India and China is dealt by our NSA not by the so called politicians.
Have you ever heard about our NSA Ajit Doval?
If you dont then check google you will get the answer.
That is what we called as merit.The persons who rotate our Govt wheels is civil service persons or bureacrats.
They are the spine of the Indian democracy.But if you want to become an IAS or any other civil service section you should have years of effort.
The programs created by them is delivered to the people in the name of politicians.We know that and we are happy with that.
Unwanted meritrocracy would backfired in long term.
Lol you cant compare village level so called voting with our
universal franchise that have capacity to create an entire new government for our nation.
India is our nation having lot of beliefs and emotions yet brilliant citizens.You cant enforce your views on them .Because they always have their own independent perspective.
In democracy development is somewhat slower than an aristrocratic nation.But each of the development in democracy would be with a solid base and foundation with full consent from majorities.
So we will always have a balanced development.

World dont need to concern about protests in India because we dont roll our tanks against protestors.And they have full faith in the healing power of democracy .

Look at the middle east .Oil money and richness couldnt suppress the people hopes for a democracy.

Peoples opinion are like a flowing water.Dictorship would establish a dam across that water stream and can use ontheir own wish.But when dam faces a weakness water will force its entire potenntial for the destruction of dam.
But democracy ensure that free flow of stream .

China did a lot odf good development.
But can you explain the mass emigration Chinese elite in to US? A lot of thread about that in here .
Womens from Chinese will travel for US because their baby would get US citizenship if they deliver in US Why is that?



And yes China did a lot of good devopment

@nair @SpArK @acetophenol @abjktu @kurup and others your opinions please.

you raise good points. but also many indians emigrate to other countries too which is strange considering india is democracy. i know indians from school who never want to go back to india as they find work in canada

 

[Sanchez]

How many Indians do you see not agreeing that they are behind China and US?

You can check for yourself! Indians are often too proud to admit who you are and where you are.