Chinese ATC improving by leaps and bounds
I think Chinese ATC is improving at a great pace - RVSM will in actual fact improve safety dramatically as most of the problems lie in airway spacing.
RVSM means less aircraft climbing and descending through levels due to separation problems.
Over the last year or so direct routings have become available as a norm - on many occassions offered by ATC, particularly at night when there is less domestic traffic.
Maybe not up to European standards but they'll get there quicker than most think. Compared to 20 years ago .............. !!