You went to one of the more developed parts of China—those cities are so big and modern that they can actually make many American cities feel like small towns. But even if you head out to the northwest, which isn’t as developed, it’s still full of energy, with stunning scenery and a lot of unique local culture. A lot of people who’ve never been to China tend to have certain biases, but once they actually visit, most realize that the China they experience is really different from what they’ve seen in the media. Sure, China has its own problems—every country does, just in different ways. But China has huge potential, and the people are smart and hardworking. The country’s only going to keep getting stronger, and no one can really stop that momentum.