Whereabouts in China do you live, by the way? And what is it like? China doesn't seem to see much need in promoting itself, its way of life, or its culture or history to anyone outside China, so I think many in the west are ignorant.
Hopefully, they're curious too, because there's a lot to be curious about. Speaking to Chinese people always makes me feel like I know nothing about deeper truths (I mean that in a good way, in that there's a lot for me still to learn).
I'd love to come and visit. I've always wanted to see the Winter Palace (if I could get over the shame of what the Europeans did there a century and a half ago).
I live in the southeast, near Shanghai, and it is very crowded, busy, and humid here. :) Chinese certainly seek to promote their culture to those of us "foreigners" that venture into their borders. They are very proud of their long history, their food (rightly so) and the herbal medicine.
Chinese are certainly curious, and that is one of the sweet things about them. They practically worship anyone and everything from the west. Even though I myself am half Chinese, I guess I look white enough that everywhere I go people treat me like a goddess, thronging me for attention, friendship, and whatnot. It gets old, but it's nice to feel appreciated I guess.
I would definitely recommend a visit to China, even though I have been here so long most of the tourist attractions have grown old. But yes, the history in Beijing is almost mythological.
It is a shame that the west has harmed China in the past, but China has certainly done it's share of harm in the past too. Now, I hope people and countries can just move on, be mature, and live peacefully. Cheers.
Is it normal that I am afraid of Chinese people?
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Whereabouts in China do you live, by the way? And what is it like? China doesn't seem to see much need in promoting itself, its way of life, or its culture or history to anyone outside China, so I think many in the west are ignorant.
Hopefully, they're curious too, because there's a lot to be curious about. Speaking to Chinese people always makes me feel like I know nothing about deeper truths (I mean that in a good way, in that there's a lot for me still to learn).
I'd love to come and visit. I've always wanted to see the Winter Palace (if I could get over the shame of what the Europeans did there a century and a half ago).
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I live in the southeast, near Shanghai, and it is very crowded, busy, and humid here. :) Chinese certainly seek to promote their culture to those of us "foreigners" that venture into their borders. They are very proud of their long history, their food (rightly so) and the herbal medicine.
Chinese are certainly curious, and that is one of the sweet things about them. They practically worship anyone and everything from the west. Even though I myself am half Chinese, I guess I look white enough that everywhere I go people treat me like a goddess, thronging me for attention, friendship, and whatnot. It gets old, but it's nice to feel appreciated I guess.
I would definitely recommend a visit to China, even though I have been here so long most of the tourist attractions have grown old. But yes, the history in Beijing is almost mythological.
It is a shame that the west has harmed China in the past, but China has certainly done it's share of harm in the past too. Now, I hope people and countries can just move on, be mature, and live peacefully. Cheers.