Colonization of China

We know that Hong Kong was well managed under the British system, whereas, the rest of China when given back its self rule became a buracratic state second only to the now collapsed Soviet Union.

With the hindsight of history, do you think that China would have been better run if it remained divided uner colonial rule?

Do you think that it would be better if Chinese culture was replaced by Western culture?

Do you think the Boxer Reballion was a big mistake and a needless waste of life?

What do you think?

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