When a society is closed and unfriendly to the rest of the world for a couple of generations, then it is quite normal for there to be grave misconceptions about it's people.
Instead of ranting on about people's ignorance of Asians and the Chinese, why don't you make a bit of effort to illuminate them about the inaccuracies and misconceptions that are normal from any closed or secret society.
The shame is on the Chinese, not the rest of the world, in this case.
Let me rephrase that; yes, China is a closed society but nothing compared to North Korea. At least people can travel there and understand their culture and get to know their people. You'll find it next to impossible to enter North Korea, and the same for the citizens leaving. China may be "communist" (although really just a capitalist society with a closed government) but North Korea is a totalitarian, extremely secretive, violent, cult of personality country that seems to violate every human right you can think of. People should know enough about China to not be completely ignorant as to confuse it with other countries or cultures.
NK is definitely much more tightly controlled than China, but let me assure you that you cannot just wander around China and "meet the people". My daughter went to visit a friend there for several weeks this year and it was so restrictive that she had to be exactly where her itinerary said she was supposed to be at all times. She was not allowed to talk to the common folk (not that any of them could speak English) and could only visit or eat at "approved for foreigners" establishments. To me that is an extremely closed and hostile society which does not lead to open communication and understanding between it's people and visitors.
I have been trying for many years to get a cruising permit to visit China, but the only way I can visit is if I go from one approved marina to another, not anchoring at any small bays, visiting the villages or towns, which just is not how I normally experience a country.
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When a society is closed and unfriendly to the rest of the world for a couple of generations, then it is quite normal for there to be grave misconceptions about it's people.
Instead of ranting on about people's ignorance of Asians and the Chinese, why don't you make a bit of effort to illuminate them about the inaccuracies and misconceptions that are normal from any closed or secret society.
The shame is on the Chinese, not the rest of the world, in this case.
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Mr.Doe
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How is China a closed society? Maybe a little, but nothing compared to North Korea.
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You aren't very well informed aren't you? You really might want to a little research before you show your ignorance with such a silly statement.
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Let me rephrase that; yes, China is a closed society but nothing compared to North Korea. At least people can travel there and understand their culture and get to know their people. You'll find it next to impossible to enter North Korea, and the same for the citizens leaving. China may be "communist" (although really just a capitalist society with a closed government) but North Korea is a totalitarian, extremely secretive, violent, cult of personality country that seems to violate every human right you can think of. People should know enough about China to not be completely ignorant as to confuse it with other countries or cultures.
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NK is definitely much more tightly controlled than China, but let me assure you that you cannot just wander around China and "meet the people". My daughter went to visit a friend there for several weeks this year and it was so restrictive that she had to be exactly where her itinerary said she was supposed to be at all times. She was not allowed to talk to the common folk (not that any of them could speak English) and could only visit or eat at "approved for foreigners" establishments. To me that is an extremely closed and hostile society which does not lead to open communication and understanding between it's people and visitors.
I have been trying for many years to get a cruising permit to visit China, but the only way I can visit is if I go from one approved marina to another, not anchoring at any small bays, visiting the villages or towns, which just is not how I normally experience a country.
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I didn't realize it was that restrictive. I guess my Chinese friends lied to me :(
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They may not be aware of how much the government restricts foreigners in their country.