Quora: Why do 95% of Chinese trust their government, compared with just 48% in the US?

Kevin Anderson from Tasmania, Australia answered:

In my experience in China 100% of people that I met and discussed this with agreed with the government.

Kevin: how bad is pollution in China/here?

Local colleagues: it has been bad in the past. But recently it has improved. Next year it will be better.

Kevin: how good is the local/national leadership of the CCP.

Local colleagues: there have been mistakes in the past, but the current leadership, locally and nationally, is excellent. China chooses its political and administrative leaders on the basis of talent and qualifications.

Kevin: are there any current leaders or emerging leaders with a law background?

Local colleagues: No. Lawyers can’t build bridges or harvest crops.

Kevin: is food safety important to you and your family? How safe is food here in China?

Local colleagues: yes, food safety has been a big problem in the past. But under the current leadership all these problems have been solved. Oh, and by the way Kevin: when you go back to Australia can you buy powdered milk for me. When you return, I will buy any amount.

I have no experience of the US.