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In America, property rights are protected by law. Entrepreneurs can sue the government, challenge regulations, and own intellectual property—building wealth with legal safeguards backing their rights.
In China, most property is leased, and success depends on government favor. The state owns land, and businesses operate at its discretion. Political crackdowns can annihilate entire industries overnight, demonstrating that wealth is conditional rather than protected—a privilege granted and revoked by the party.
Freedom vs. Fear
At its core, the American Dream rests on freedom—the freedom to speak, build, fail, and try again. Despite flaws, America encourages experimentation, dissent, and individual expression.