Some say that todays Chinese metropolises look more like American cities, with wide roads and ultra-modern skyscrapers; others disagree and point to the widening urban income gaps and contend that Chinese cities resemble increasingly those in South America. Analyze the seemingly opposite characterizations and their validity.

Project description 3. Some say that todays Chinese metropolises look more like American cities, with wide roads and ultra-modern skyscrapers; […]