I would like to make to point that western women have evolved with larger, taller frames and much curvier figures. In contrast Chinese and Asian women have evolved with a very petite build. It is unfair to western women to make this kind of comparison as most western women, even if very slim would still be "bigger" than most chinese/ asian counterparts due to their natural frame. Myself I am considered the ideal weight for my height, but am definately bigger than most chinese women!... that's not to say that there aren't many overweight women in the western world, but lets face it- with the popularity of western fast food restaurants now in china, some chinese women won't be far behind in a few years time!