China often presents itself as the world’s fastest growing superpower. Pictures of its gleaming skyscrapers, bullet trains, modern airports and cutting-edge technology are shown all over the world. Looking at these pictures, it seems as if China has reached the world of the future. But recently a video that went viral on social media has raised many questions on this shining picture.
It has been claimed in the viral video that it shows those parts of Beijing which usually remain away from the eyes of tourists. The pictures shown in the video look completely different from the image of China that is often presented to the world. At many places, huge piles of garbage are visible on the roadside. The state of cleanliness in some areas is said to be very poor, while at many places the infrastructure also appears to be in a dilapidated condition.
Why does China do this?
Modern buildings, wide roads and high-tech facilities are seen in the major cities of China. But in some areas people still face problems like bad roads, limited health services and weak public facilities. This is the reason why there is a discussion from time to time about the difference between the glitter of development and the ground reality.
According to media reports, China has made unprecedented economic development in the last few decades. It has achieved great success in bringing millions of people out of poverty and building modern cities. But along with this the question has also been raised whether all parts of the country have got equal importance. Many analysts believe that too much attention was given to big cities and economic centres, while some remote areas still lack basic facilities.
Modern buildings, wide roads and high-tech facilities are seen in the major cities of China. But in some areas people still face problems like bad roads, limited health services and weak public facilities. This is the reason why there is a discussion from time to time about the difference between the glitter of development and the ground reality.
The Chinese government also invests on a large scale to strengthen its international image. Special attention is given to making major tourist destinations and big cities attractive so that there is a positive impact on foreign tourists and investors. At present, the authenticity of the viral video and all the claims made in it have not been independently confirmed. But this has once again raised the question that the real picture of any country cannot be understood only from its gleaming buildings and modern facilities.
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