If you could have been a representatative of the English or Chinese Government of the mid 19th century, which would you have chosen?

If you could have been a representatative of the English or Chinese Government of the mid 19th century, which would you have chosen? Now, in that role, explain to the other why your civilization & culture are better and more advanced. Among the topics you may include in your discussion are: government system; governing philosophy; economic system; religion; standard of living; status of industrialization; family life; gender roles or any other topic you believe would be important or persuasive.