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Are the Chinese raring for revolution?
The Director of International Survey Research at Pew Global Attitudes Project, James Bell, thinks not. Recent Pew survey data shows the Chinese are much more optimistic about their future than the Egyptians were:
" While the Egyptian and Chinese publics rated their current lives comparably, Chinese reported much more personal progress over the past five years and much more optimism looking ahead.
"The prevailing feeling in Egypt was one of losing ground. In fact, between 2007 and 2010, the number of Egyptians reporting a low quality of life doubled, suggesting that in the lead-up to this year's popular revolt frustrations may have been mounting not only with respect to democratic yearnings, but in terms of personal aspirations.
"By contrast, nearly two-thirds of Chinese judged their lives to be better than five years ago....
"The Chinese were decidedly upbeat about the future as well. In spring 2010, 74% believed their lives would be better in five years an impressive level of optimism compared with opinions in the U.S. and Western Europe. In Egypt, only 23% anticipated a higher quality of life, while 40% predicted a lower quality. In China, just 6% believed their lives would worsen over the next five years."
Are the Chinese raring for revolution? – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs
short answer: NO
The Director of International Survey Research at Pew Global Attitudes Project, James Bell, thinks not. Recent Pew survey data shows the Chinese are much more optimistic about their future than the Egyptians were:
" While the Egyptian and Chinese publics rated their current lives comparably, Chinese reported much more personal progress over the past five years and much more optimism looking ahead.
"The prevailing feeling in Egypt was one of losing ground. In fact, between 2007 and 2010, the number of Egyptians reporting a low quality of life doubled, suggesting that in the lead-up to this year's popular revolt frustrations may have been mounting not only with respect to democratic yearnings, but in terms of personal aspirations.
"By contrast, nearly two-thirds of Chinese judged their lives to be better than five years ago....
"The Chinese were decidedly upbeat about the future as well. In spring 2010, 74% believed their lives would be better in five years an impressive level of optimism compared with opinions in the U.S. and Western Europe. In Egypt, only 23% anticipated a higher quality of life, while 40% predicted a lower quality. In China, just 6% believed their lives would worsen over the next five years."
Are the Chinese raring for revolution? – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs
short answer: NO
