china is a country calling for peace. she never initiate confliction or war unless she is offended. though most people are not so rich as the americans, they lead a comfort and peaceful life. in china there are also social problems, but not voilent. the government plays the role of solving people's problems and making sure they are having a better life.
The picture of China have occupied Tibet is in the world's memory. This have changed the peacful country to be another one.
---------------
not exactly, in fact the Tibet has been under control of China since Qing dynatsy,The ROC and PROC just inherited the legacy. And Tibet never exist as a totally indenpdent country for 400 years.