The improvements on public sanitation in China is one of the most obvious signs of social development. When I first visited in around 2008, sanitation was definitely 3rd world - incredibly bad, even in major cities like Beijing and Guangzhuo, no need to say more!
15 years on the change has been incredible
Firstly, availability - there seem to be public toilets every 500 metres so you are never caught short. This is huge for accessibility, especially for older generation. Secondly, cleanliness - either modern + self cleaning or modern + staffed: the result is better hygiene than you find in other people's homes. Thirdly, connected. I'm not sure about this particular example but it wouldn't surprise me to see that these public toilets are connected, so that the data can be used to better understand utility and even public health. It's been great progress
Grok: This is a pejorative label and not representative of all Chinese people—it's a stereotype amplified online. For visuals, search for "Chinese grab hags toilet paper" on YouTube for the infamous clips.
15 years on the change has been incredible
Firstly, availability - there seem to be public toilets every 500 metres so you are never caught short. This is huge for accessibility, especially for older generation. Secondly, cleanliness - either modern + self cleaning or modern + staffed: the result is better hygiene than you find in other people's homes. Thirdly, connected. I'm not sure about this particular example but it wouldn't surprise me to see that these public toilets are connected, so that the data can be used to better understand utility and even public health. It's been great progress