[janalsncm]

I believe your analysis conflates economic systems with political ones. The U.S. doesn’t have an entirely free market capitalism system (see: farm subsidies which fed into supermarket propaganda) and China doesn’t have an entirely planned economy.

As far as political systems go, the collapse of China seems to always be around the corner. But in reality, the U.S. seems to be much closer to civil war. No faction stormed the Capitol in Beijing when Xi was appointed. And even if our political system is not overthrown, it may die the death of 1000 cuts. How much can you honestly say Congress represents the People’s vs lobbyists (professional bribery) and PAC interests?

[hsuduebc2]

Context is very important here. Xi was appointed not elected by people. He got almost three thousand votes and one against. There is no election so it can't create friction. Like in eastern European nations where there was one party system and elections were virtually non existent. Friction there is not generated by politicians but usually from poverty or similar systematic issue. As long as Chinese population would perceive themself as improving and even rich system is safe. Democracies works very differently.