What is the American "kill line"? | The Economist
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as posted by the channelThe American "kill line” has gone viral in China as shorthand for what is supposedly wrong with America—and right with China. But is this an exaggeration? While there is no doubt life can be tough in America, people in China have plenty else to be glum about these days. #china #america
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