In China: Sky's no longer the limit, By Antoaneta Bezlova:

A surge in nationalistic pride seems to have drowned out questions being raised by some critics who say the space program is a costly and misplaced effort that merely repeats what other world powers achieved 40 years ago.

Asked about the price of such an ambitious trip by a country that still has millions earning less than US$1 a day, building contractor Ma Bin shrugged: "This is not America, where money comes from the taxpayers. This is money of the Communist Party - they will do with it what they decide. It is great they are investing in something that makes us proud."

Yes, the launch probably appeals to the masses. But Poor Ma Bin doesn't get it--where does he think the Communist Party's money comes from if not its citizens? Perhaps he's not paying any taxes.