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I'm just curious and not out to cast aspersions on him because I liked that profile very much, but is $20/day more than most Chinese workers make? I have no idea, so am just asking.

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The figure has varied fairly wildly over the last decade, so I think it would be hard to pin down an accurate number. The average seems to be about $100-200/month. I don't think that makes his actions any less humble though.

You should take note though that the focus here is on factory workers, whereas the average Chinese wage for all Chinese workers would be lower.

>>>I don't think that makes his actions any less humble though.

Nor do I. Just wondering.

Actually, Hangzhou is a very rich city by Chinese standards due to their entrepreneurial culture. Despite "only" having 2 million inhabitants, LV sells the most items in Hangzhou compared to all other Chinese cities. Also, their more central streets are lined with luxury car shops.

$20/day does not seem too unreasonable for local Hangzhounese.

According to wikipedia, the city of Hangzhou, where his company is based, has per capita GDP of $14,972 USD. 14,972 / 12 / 20 = 62.83. A very rough figure, but gives some general idea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangzhou

[edit] 2009 figure, probably higher now.

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