Views: 150A visitor’s testament to a people who remember how to sing. Frans Vandenbosch 方腾波 02/02/2026 In April last year, I wrote Peace, harmony and happiness in China. That article struck a chord: many of my readers in Europe found it difficult to accept that on the other side of the world, 1.4 billion Chinese people are apparently happier than Western Europeans. This article is again about happiness in China. With even more figures, facts and arguments. This is a search for the reasons behind happiness in China. Economic progress and inclusive prosperity Each time I arrive in China, a silent yet profound joy wells up in my heart. Though not born in China, this feeling deepens with every visit, anchored in tangible progress and the quiet contentment that saturates daily life. Happiness in China is no vague abstraction. It is woven into relentless societal advancement, cultural revival and the … Continue reading The essence of happiness in China