What do you think about China?

Question

I am a Chinese that live in Beijing and I want to know what do people around the world think about my motherland. When answering this question please also write down what country are you from. And please, BE CIVILIZED when answering this question.
Thank you, and happy Chinese New Year.

Answer 1

I am a great lover of Chinese art and poetry, particularly of the Han dynasty (with its beautiful nature poetry), the Sung dynasty and the Tang dynasty. The delicate descriptions of nature combine perfectly with an apparent respect for solitary life and contemplation.

I love the music as well, from ancient peasants' and farmers' songs to more modern acts such as the Peking Brothers.

Geographically I imagine vast plains and open roads, barren deserts and huge mountain ranges, contrasting with teemign cities full of rice and veg being sold in the streets.

The Chinese people I've met have been polite, friendly and the children are lovely and gentle-looking, with exciteable laughs and great smiles. there is alao something quite sad and searching in them also.

Because of its unstable political nature, and the difficulty of governing such a huge place, I also see China as a volotaile place, though, and think the people have suffered under various repressive regimes.

I think of Buddhism, Confucanism and Taoism. Confucianism, and in particular its more egalitarian points rather than its self-focused ones, appears to be making a comeback, especially among the Chinese business community .

I believe animals once figured strongly in Chinese culture and most people of the Oriental world did not eat meat untila few decades ago when Western fast food began arriving. Now they have overtaken us, and even eat animals we consider domestic, and practise bird shooting as a sport. This saddens me greatly, but I am sure there are many Chinese people who retain their love of nature.

Apart from a criminal element, mainly in London, who are so dangerous it is wise to avoid them at any cost, I think China and its people are seen as resourceful, peaceful, and a society whose contributions are positive.

I think of dragons, also.

Answer 2

I live in the USA and think China is a terribly interesting place due to its economic growth and growth in Christianity. While I get a sense that it is a dishonest place in business terms I believe that will change as the nation becomes more Christian. The interesting thing to watch is the Chinese govt trying to stop Christrianity by putting believers in jail or killing them but the movement keeps growing. I believe in time Christians will be in ruling positions in the govt and China will be a strong ally of the USA

Answer 3

A country that is going to inherit the curse of being a superpower.

I would like to thank China for taking the United States place as the most hated power in the world within a few years.

Answer 4

I have a chinese friend. So when i think of China i cant help but think of him. China really doesnt seem to unlike the U.S. except for it being Communist and its government against certain freedoms. But really the people (socially) are pretty much the same ..just with slanted eyes :P

Answer 5

To be honest I think of walmart. China is cheap labor, and they are a communist country that has figured out the capitalism works and works well. They have a lot of work to do in the human rights department, but they have been no problem and are able to keep that nut in North Korea reined in.

Answer 6

I think of the fantastic acrobats and gymnasts, divers, swimmers, and many other athletes and the many disciplined artisans, the many beautiful temples, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, the symbolism of the tiger and the dragon, beautiful faces of your children and youths and the beautiful, delicate and graceful features of your elderly citizens, and the homeland of my late Cifu, who was loved and revered by the many he trained in physical as well as philosophical disciplines. I also think of the many, many innovations and inventions, cures, medical and health advancements, pharmaceuticals, computer engineering and related areas that will start to come from China once people start thinking like competitive capitalists. I am from the USA, with best wishes to you and your loved ones in the New Year.

Answer 7

I put my bet on China for the next economy powerhouse. Your cheap labor, cheap resources, self sustained economy, and all. You have USD in your hands to determine the value of USdollar. In sports, you all have conquered badminton and table tennis, the games that required extensive skills. Therefore I am not surprise you guys will dominate golf & tennis world in less than a decade.

Good luck.

Kuala Lumpur.

Answer 8

Other than your communist style of government and you violation of Human rights, your country like all countries have the right to grow. Your country is seen world wide as a vast expanding economic power. You government still provides arms to people who do not support human rights. Your great country needs to give more Freedom to its people. I am impressed that you can pose this question without scrutiny from your Government.
happy new year to you as well . May our God Bless you and your fellow countrymen and women.
FROM THE USA

Answer 9

Mama Squirrel, Libertarian from the U.S.A.

I like the Chinese culture. Its art, its music, its food, its traditions (save the outdated practice of foot binding...that was a thankful cultural loss...).

Unfortunately, China is currently choking itself to death on its own exhaust fumes. So, I won't be visiting any time too soon.

Answer 10

I'm from the UK. I think that China is definitely a power on the rise, and one that is soon going to have a very large effect on global politics - but I think you need to sort out your human rights and wealth gap issues beffore you can become a global leader.