The USA did export polluting industries to China to increase the wealth of western democracies but the gambit failed. They thought China's governance would collapse but China's CPC has engineered a stronger economy than the USA. Sour grapes Mr. Laurent. China has absorbed the pollution and is now creating the world's greatest technological push for green energy. The Chinese people know the cost but they are patriotic and united for a win win future. There are problems in China but if you ask the Chinese people then the vast majority will tell you that they are satisfied and optimistic about their future. I have never seen such happy people as I see in China. First of all it has to be the world's safest place to be a citizen. Chinese people do not even carry money with them as their fintec is so superior to anywhere else that it is absolutely like going into a banana republic visiting the "western democracies". In fact you are lucky if you get a constant 4g signal in Canada and the USA. Truly it is the west that is declining and no amount of dribble quoting this and that study will replace the energy and optimism in China and Asia. Sure there are problems but with good governance there are also solutions. Every one of these China is failing predictions over the past ten years has been so wrong that it is laughable. Mr. Laurent you need to recalibrate your prejudices and open your mind to the fact that good governance is what is responsible for China's rise and good governance will be responsible for future stability. Don't look at the past too much because there is a great future for all nations. Your pessimism is really sad and I hope I have given you a reason to be happy. China is run by scientists and engineers whilst the USA is run by lawyers and celebrities. Over the years to come the incremental gains in ecology and happiness will be like the sun, rising in the east and setting in the west.