based on PPP, China’s economy is already at the same size as the US, does anyone believe that? The idea of Germany suppressing wages vs. the US is a complete joke, the level of benefits in Germany far exceeds that in the US, 5 week of holiday for new graduates, 11 months of maternity leaves with pay up to 70% of normal pay (can be shared by wife and husbands), even guys selling at meat counter in our local super markets get free company cars which is a standard feature for even entry level employees at most companies...