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Why's Taiwan So 'Run-Down'? The Realest Take I've Seen.

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    Zachary Hayes
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    That's just how people are. When they're poor, they dream of a better life. Once they're rich, they often want to return to a simpler lifestyle.

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      Wesley Parisian-Kerluke IV
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      I prefer the urban vibe of Taiwan.

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        Lula Turner
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        Me too. I like cities where individually-built homes coexist with skyscrapers.

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          Elaine Boyle PhD
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          Which city in mainland China isn't based on private property rights? It primarily depends on whether developers have the money.

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            Edith Friesen
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            It's the difference between 70-year land use rights and permanent property rights.

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              Glenn Ryan PhD
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              It's a real challenge to modernize a city while preserving its original charm. I once lived in Beijing for an extended period and have visited Shanghai several times. Amidst the concrete and steel jungles, I could feel the city's development and convenience. However, it was only when wandering through the old streets and alleys that I could truly connect with its 'breath of life' and soul. Although I haven't been to Taiwan yet, I'm very much looking forward to an in-depth tour there one day.

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                Lewis Larkin
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                Guangzhou has that too!

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                  Franklin Weimann IV
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                  Do some people genuinely believe that only skyscrapers equate to 'good'? With such a narrow standard, how can they be so confident? The world is vast—they should get out more, broaden their horizons, and read more books.

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                    Dr. Wade Boyer
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                    Comparing it to Shanghai right off the bat? Setting the bar pretty high, @lok666💥.

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                      Edith Friesen
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                      [Its] GDP is higher than Shanghai's. So, who's really the one with high aspirations here?

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