Is China an appropriate counterexample to the geographic the

Is China an appropriate counterexample to the geographic theory of development (a la Guns, Germs, and Steel)? Why or why not?

Solution

Geographic theory of development refers to the rise in the living standard and quality of lives of inhabitants. but china has exhibited somewhat different trait. China over the last two decaces posted over 10 % growth rate per annum. But such mammoth rise in growth rate could not get reflected in rise in living standard of people.

there are numerous instances of blantant crushing of human rights. income inequalities are also on rise in China. larger part of GDP is cornered by handful of people.