What is the American "kill line"? | The Economist
Published February 24, 2026
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548,632
Likes
24,440
Comments
1,186
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The American "kill line” has gone viral in China as shorthand for what is supposedly wrong with America—and right with China. But is this an exaggeration? While there is no doubt life can be tough in America, people in China have plenty else to be glum about these days. #china #america Read more: Subscribe to The Ec…
- Published
- February 24, 2026
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How What is the American "kill line"? | The Economist is doing
It has 548K views in total. It ranks #6,666,123 among tracked YouTube videos by views.
Key facts about What is the American "kill line"? | The Economist
- Total views
- 548K
- Total likes
- 24.4K
- Total comments
- 1.18K
- Published
- February 24, 2026
- Global rank by views
- #6,666,123
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What is the American "kill line"? | The Economist has 548,632 views, 24,440 likes and 1,186 comments, ranking #6,666,123 among tracked YouTube videos by views.
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