I'll be honest, my first thought was for the Chinese people I know personally (because Chinese people in China aren't an experience I've had first-hand and my opinion comes from things like talking with a part-Chinese IIN user who moved to China and so had experienced both my culture and was, even then, getting used to Chinese culture. What she said was very interesting but it's not enough for me to speak with any authority).
I've had Chinese friends since school and have worked very closely for long periods with six Chinese people with differing levels of Westernisation. All but one (the most Westernised) was more than happy to talk about their culture. If I'm talking about Chinese people, they're usually my reference point even though they're not representative of the majority of Chinese people.
When you think "Chinese people", what do you think
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I'll be honest, my first thought was for the Chinese people I know personally (because Chinese people in China aren't an experience I've had first-hand and my opinion comes from things like talking with a part-Chinese IIN user who moved to China and so had experienced both my culture and was, even then, getting used to Chinese culture. What she said was very interesting but it's not enough for me to speak with any authority).
I've had Chinese friends since school and have worked very closely for long periods with six Chinese people with differing levels of Westernisation. All but one (the most Westernised) was more than happy to talk about their culture. If I'm talking about Chinese people, they're usually my reference point even though they're not representative of the majority of Chinese people.