What we mean here is not tangible differences such as the material standard of living, for if the mainland continues with its reforms, its economy is likely to develop rapidly.
這裡所說的，並不是食衣住行等物質生活的距離，也不是國民所得的高下。這些有形的差異，只要中國大陸經改大方向不變，經濟力自可突飛猛進。