Thoughts of someone who hasn’t studied theory or China.

As someone who doesn't study theory, I think Chiang Kai-shek built Shanghai according to the Western model, with Western money. How much longer will you continue to build and develop it?

what anecdote/anecdotal evidence means

Google translates it as a joke.

Cities obviously develop faster than rural areas.

If you're talking about urbanization, I know. In 1930, peasants made up 80% of the USSR's population. The same situation was in China. What development are you talking about? If a city is developing, then peasants need to be resettled from the villages to the city so they can become workers.

A city can't develop without people.

But you can't resettle everyone; some will stay.

If only you could have seen mine and our neighbouring villages

Yes, that's right, that video said that the rich regions are doing well, I didn't argue with you about that.

You wouldn’t be spreading all of this bullshit about rural people not seeing any benefits

If you hadn't spoken so harshly to me, I probably would have kept quiet, Comrade.

OK. You're from Shanghai or thereabouts. Please tell me, how much does a Chinese peasant who came to Shanghai without a residence permit earn per month?

How much does a janitor in Shanghai, who is a Chinese peasant, earn?

I'd be happy to believe you, but I once spoke with a resident of St. Petersburg who has no idea how people live beyond the Urals. When it comes to national pride, people try to hide their shortcomings, especially if you're a staunch Chinese communist. The USSR also hid a lot, even from its own citizens. So your information isn't objective to me, sorry, Comrade.