That, sir, is one impressively ambitious to-do list ! Clearly, any *one* of your major categories would require full time effort and more; here you have staked a claim to the entire horizon through 360 degrees, diachronically as well as synchronically. Your outline already contains valuable insights, and I’m sure I join many others in looking forward eagerly to many more in coming weeks and months. 加油！
Waow. What an exciting roadmap this is, thank you sooo much for the undertaking ! Indeed I think such an approach is greatly necessary. There is way too much anti-Chinese sentiment in many parts of the world. On the one hand, I may get why one could see no reason to try to address all this. But on the other hand, it only leaves more space for the wildest fears and projections to flourish. I notice it every time I talk to people, whether they're from Europe, from the US, or even from Africa. I mostly hear negative comments about China, its government and its people, rooted in deep misunderstandings and fear. It makes me uncomfortable, as a human being.
I am especially excited about the "low trust society" essay. I wonder if the Chinese example couldn't teach something to other nations. We'll see !
Is there a place where you'll discuss the way China makes business abroad? I know you'll certainly discuss its lack of expansionist ambitions, but I'd love to read more about how come Chinese immigrants are so keen on remaining amongst themselves abroad, doing business in-between themselves and relying exclusively on Chinese supply networks, even at the expense of local peace. One of my cousins (from Cameroon) fell in love with a Chinese woman in France. Their relationship lasted several years. During that time, this woman was basically disowned by her family, and relations were very tense. Eventually they split and she moved back to China. She ended up marrying a Chinese guy and now all is good with the family. Of course, that kind of behavior can be found in every country, but I sense that it is particularly strong in China. There seems to be a "willingness to not mix" with the rest of the world. Even sharing a common sense of humanity isn't always easy.
I do have quite a few ethnic Chinese friends, but for some reason, most of them are female. I sense it tells something, but cannot really develop an explanation.
And what about the question of ethnic han vs. the rest of China and the world?
Do you plan on including these dimensions somewhere in your roadmap? Or do you view these as off-topic or irrelevant? If so, do you mind sharing why? Thank you so much in advance!!
That, sir, is one impressively ambitious to-do list ! Clearly, any *one* of your major categories would require full time effort and more; here you have staked a claim to the entire horizon through 360 degrees, diachronically as well as synchronically. Your outline already contains valuable insights, and I’m sure I join many others in looking forward eagerly to many more in coming weeks and months. 加油！
New Year reading is packed 😵💫
Love the picture of the creative content team at the end. They certainly are ambitious, but can they maintain their laser focus.
Waow. What an exciting roadmap this is, thank you sooo much for the undertaking ! Indeed I think such an approach is greatly necessary. There is way too much anti-Chinese sentiment in many parts of the world. On the one hand, I may get why one could see no reason to try to address all this. But on the other hand, it only leaves more space for the wildest fears and projections to flourish. I notice it every time I talk to people, whether they're from Europe, from the US, or even from Africa. I mostly hear negative comments about China, its government and its people, rooted in deep misunderstandings and fear. It makes me uncomfortable, as a human being.
I am especially excited about the "low trust society" essay. I wonder if the Chinese example couldn't teach something to other nations. We'll see !
Is there a place where you'll discuss the way China makes business abroad? I know you'll certainly discuss its lack of expansionist ambitions, but I'd love to read more about how come Chinese immigrants are so keen on remaining amongst themselves abroad, doing business in-between themselves and relying exclusively on Chinese supply networks, even at the expense of local peace. One of my cousins (from Cameroon) fell in love with a Chinese woman in France. Their relationship lasted several years. During that time, this woman was basically disowned by her family, and relations were very tense. Eventually they split and she moved back to China. She ended up marrying a Chinese guy and now all is good with the family. Of course, that kind of behavior can be found in every country, but I sense that it is particularly strong in China. There seems to be a "willingness to not mix" with the rest of the world. Even sharing a common sense of humanity isn't always easy.
I do have quite a few ethnic Chinese friends, but for some reason, most of them are female. I sense it tells something, but cannot really develop an explanation.
And what about the question of ethnic han vs. the rest of China and the world?
Do you plan on including these dimensions somewhere in your roadmap? Or do you view these as off-topic or irrelevant? If so, do you mind sharing why? Thank you so much in advance!!