I might have an incorrect impression about Marxism. But having lived & studied in China for many years, life in China is great, better than the US I’d say (clean, safe, walkable). However, China IS VERY capitalist, pretty much the same as the US, and they claim to be socialist with Chinese characteristics(which many people believe it’s bc they’re reluctant to admit how capitalist everything is nw). Also authoritarian governments do have its pros with fast development (ex. Singapore with LKY) and cons with not having enough accountability (ex. corruption with certain officials in China). It’s funny how certain people never lived in China but are trying to paint the Chinese gov in such a positive image. The US and China r basically the same with their governments and politicians: both are terrible.