Writes David Franke: “A poll shows more Chinese believe in free enterprise and free markets than any other country, including the U.S. No surprise if you’ve traveled there recently. I found a few older Chinese, who had actually grown up under communism, a little nostalgic about the loss of some ‘community’ values, but when I asked whether they wanted to return to the old system, they would almost shout me down: “No! Never!” As for the young people, all they asked for was advice on how to get their share of the pie–job advice, etc. Most telling, nobody looks to the government to support them in their old age. They know they’re on their own, and they’re not crying in their Tsingtau. You can FEEL the spirit of capitalism as you travel through China.”

The Best of Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.