HomeEconomicsChina's people are on a treadmill EconomicsWorld China’s people are on a treadmill By Noah Smith November 16, 2025 0 11 They’re working hard for someone else’s benefit. Explore the complexities of life in China as influencers praise its economy amidst contrasting realities faced by ordinary citizens. Read More TagsChinainfluencers Share FacebookTwitterReddItEmail Previous articleWhy Do We Have an Affordability Crisis?Next articleThe Plutocrats Who Cried “Commie” Noah SmithNoah Smith is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He was an assistant professor of finance at Stony Brook University, and he blogs at Noahpinion. RELATED ARTICLES Economics The Vibecession Deepens November 20, 2025 Economics Reminder: Crypto Is a Trump Trade November 19, 2025 Economics Housing is at the heart of America’s economic problems November 18, 2025 Most Popular The Vibecession Deepens November 20, 2025 Reminder: Crypto Is a Trump Trade November 19, 2025 The MAGA Internet Meltdown Down Over Epstein November 19, 2025 You have 100 ‘energy slaves’ November 18, 2025 Load more