Been there, it's shit. No electricity much of it. People on propane powered scooters, eating dogs and cats/foxes, no cell service, dirt roads, dismembered pan-handlers and child slaves selling flowers everywhere. No toilet paper anywhere. Pizza But is like eating super fancy over there, it's a big deal wear your Sunday best for pizza hut. Hong Kong is about the only place that's really nice, otherwise you're going to see shanty towns and old dirt roads in between the cities. Trash everywhere. There's no overwhelming big brother surveillance hindering the citizens everywhere, it's more like nobody gives a shit and if you get robbed or killed, oh well. They might come intervene, but likely don't give a shit to do so. Also if you're a foreigner they will go through your shit every town you enter and try to find a reason to confiscate any electronics, try to take your cameras etc, they don't like you taking pictures. I'm sure there's tons of slaves in china, literally gangs will chop off all your limbs, tongue, and eyes and leave you with one arm begging for change and pick you up and throw you in a van at the end of the day. China is not a threat. The 5 eyes countries are though, those should be your concerns.