For years until China wakes up, you could never find any argument from Chinese against Western comments.
Some may wonder why I never join such argument. There are many reasons. I do not have time to follow; I do not like to argue with someone without actual knowledge. For this blog, I only write when I need to rest during my work.
Everyone loves his/her own country. If a country has decided to do something, the support from nationals is a principle factor. Of course, when a certain action was failed, like the invasion by Germany and Japan, all their people would keep silent and pretended not involving with the failed motive.
If you like to see those comments after Sharon’s famous wording, please browse "Under God".
We have different concept and valuation for each leader or event. That is the best thing of human society.
Just like Sun Yat-sen, most Chinese respect him. I admit that he was not selfish; he cared for the country; but he was lack of the leadership and therefore making mistakes with kind intention.
Just like you and me who are lack of leadership, we would not do any harm because no one would follow us, not to say sacrifice.
I have met American, British, German, Dutch and Japanese. Even if controversial subject was raised, I would take a neutral standing and avoided going into details. The simple truth is everyone will support his/her own country. Just like an old Chinese saying, “Do not complain their parents when you talk to the sons or daughter”.
Why we need to talk about China with foreigner? I do not talk with foreigner about the wrong-doing of their countries.
Just the other days I told some friends that American always said "I love you". That is a true expression at that very moment. But that would be gone to-morrow, even move to hate. Chinese does not want to say that because that will be a commitment and may have to stand by it for the whole life.
If you have watched the "Power of 10", it happened once with a question, "How many percent of American would pay for double price for an American flag made in USA instead an American flag made in China?". The audience at the time expressed their dislike of "made in China". The MC, Drew Carey, said that if you looked around yourself, you must have something made in China, either your utilities or even your underwear. The participant's girl friend also expressed that what American said was not what they have done.
So why argue with this type of people about China? Just have a drink and talk about NBA or so would be fine.
在中國開放前,絕少會看到中國人參與爭議。
有些人會奇怪我為什麼不參加這種爭論。這是有不少原因。我沒有足夠時間來處理;我不喜歡與無知的人爭議。至於這個博客,我只在工作中需要休息時才寫。
每個人都會愛國。當一個國家決定一個行動,國民的支持是決定的因素。當然,如果有如德國及日本的侵略失敗後,所有國民都會保持沉默,好像沒有參加過這個失敗的決策。
如果閣下要看看有關莎朗·斯通名言的爭論,可瀏覽Under God。
我們對各領袖或事件都有不同的觀念及評價。這正是人類社會最佳之處。
正如絕大部份人都尊敬的孫中山先生,我認為他真的無私,真的為了民族,但欠缺領袖的才能,有點好心做壞事。
正如閣下及我都是沒有領袖才能,這是沒有害的。因為沒有人會追隨我們,更不會為我們而犠牲。
我接觸過美國人、英國人、德國人、荷蘭人及日本人。即使是談及具爭議的題材時,我會採用中立的態度及避免涉及並中的細節問題。簡明的真相是每個人都是支持他們的國家。正如中國古語說:向子女批評他們父母是無禮的事。
我們為什麼要與外國人談論中國呢?我不會與外國人討論他們國家的錯事。
正如數天前我與朋友說美國會隨時說我愛你。這是當時的真心話,但明天可能已不是了,甚至變成憎恨。中國人不會說我愛你,因為認為這是一個承諾要一生去遵守。
如果你有看CBS的Power of 10,其中有一個問題是美國人有多少會選擇購買貴一倍的美國製美國旗而不選擇中國製的美國旗。現場的觀眾對中國製造作出不滿的表示。主持人說看看你們的家居,一定會有用品甚至內衣褲是中國製造的。參賽者的女朋友也表示美國人言行絕不一致。
所以為什麼要與這種人爭議中國的事?乾脆飲杯酒談談NBA是最好的事了。
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