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They were getting kicked around by other powers in the 19th century. Communism isn’t the explanation.

Look at the last 50 years.

The last 50 years has been a sharp rise. The fall was long before.

That was only the last 20 years. Imagine what would have been possible last 50 years already.

Yeah, last 20 years were rapid growth. Places like Pudong didn't really exist just 20 years ago... hard to believe now.