The thrill of reaching Thorong La pass, which once took an inspiring two weeks, will be shortened to two days, and this epic and emotional day, which haunts you in the most motivating way, will lose much of its glory if reached by such an industrial path.
Yet even if one assumes the Chinese economy is on the path to enduring glory, there are technical reasons to be concerned about the direction of Chinese equities, which often move independently of the economy.