It is rather interesting for me to read your discussion about Socialism. I doubt how I should describe the so-called China-style Socialism. Just as a classical saying goes: on the political level, it belongs to socialism since its only governing party is the Communist Party; in the economical system, it is a kind of capitalism in nature. A weird maze-like duel-system society with a huge gap between the rich and the poor! And most of extremely wealthy Chinese enjoy their political privilege of being global citizens to the fullest by holding the developed countries' Visas or Green Cards, buying their houses in different countries.

However, here I am curious if there are really quite a few drug-dealers who can rake in the money illegally, driving the luxury cars in Liverpool. Or it may be just a kind of humor writing style of yours.

Thanks for your wonderful writing which helps me learn the outside/western world better.