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The Chinese government has something to do with it too. The 5,000 years of history narrative helps prop up the idea of “One China” as well as claims to Tibet an

• tiatia123 8y ago
  It is doubtful that China has 5000 years of history that gives them so much of their cultural arrogance. Some carved bones 5000 years ago do not make a high civilization. 1. 5000 years ago Egyptians had a high civilization. China did not. 2. During the empire of Rome, China was on the same level. 3. During middle ages, China did indeed have a much higher standard of civilization compared to Europe. 4. This changed with the industrial revolution (the the precursors like the Renaissance) in Europe. Part 4 and the problems that economic, cultural and military weakness of China brought with it, are a major trauma for China. Now they are on the rise again and start feeling the world is theirs. A random guy that worked in industry described it as: "When I met Chinese in the 80ies they had their believe of cultural superiority mixed with an inferiority complex because they were so far beyond. Now they have their believe of cultural superiority mixed with arrogance." This will not end well. China is in a much weaker position that they want to make you believe and I don't see their culture (that has its strength!) well suited for the future. You should not be afraid of the strengths of China. It comes with too many problems. If you are from Europe (like me), you should be more worried about your own weakness.