If Asians are so smart

Why have they only discovered one element? And why is traditional Eastern medicine such a joke? And why is every Asian economy except Japan and South Korea in shambles?

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Asia was late to the party in terms of chemistry. Thought the Chinese invented black powder.

TCM is controversial in China. If their parents are tired they'll give them some Ginseng or stick a candle in their ears to keep them busy. If they get cancer, they'll go to a western hospital.

The Chinese economy has grown by about 8% for 30 years. It's slowing and certainly has problems. But it's been the biggest generation of wealth in the history of the world.
 
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