[geon]

> and I live in fear of getting sick because I don't know how I'll afford it

Thats an unrelated issue that much of the rest of the world has solved a long time ago.

[bobabooey02]

It is related to the declining quality of life Americans are experiencing. If the economy was still incredibly unequal but quality of life was still going up, there wouldn't be nearly as much disdain for the rich as there is right now.

[ams6110]

From the article, it didn't sound like the Chinese are exactly generous with sick time. Admittedly it wasn't directly addressed other than by the general "Chinese workers work more hours" observation.