1) Why does EOS have such respect among Chinese crypto users?
This is really interesting. EOS is on top, Ethereum at number 3 and Bitcoin at just number 11. It should be noted however that this is just an opinion of a department of the Chinese government -- China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID) to be exact -- and as to how they made the ranking that could be subject to some debates. In CMC, EOS is ranked number 7. There must be something with EOS that Chinese are falling in love with. The three criteria used in the rankings are: technology, application, and innovation.
There is a possibility for that. We know the media and all departments of the government will always toe their line whenever there is that directive from the top. In case, top honchos will decide that it is time to support Bitcoin am sure this ranking will be changed as fast as lightning. That is how China works. they speak the language of their top leader, come what may. In the meantime, a great congratulations to EOS for this unexpected recognition.