This is a very good take on the situation and it’s clear the person being interviewed is walking fine lines trying not to offend. Speaking as an outsider looki

This is a very good take on the situation and it’s clear the person being interviewed is walking fine lines trying not to offend. Speaking as an outsider looking in, the Chinese perspective in 2025 appears to be composed of pragmatism, heads-down understanding of each person’s (relative) insignificance and how it leads to a need to work hard; belief in the collective ability to win; and now they’re seeing some world leadership, some carefully managed pride. If reading this triggers you, have another read of https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe. The article isn’t propaganda. It’s an interview with a person who understands the fine lines that must be walked to get through to people in a politically charged space at a politically charged time. It’s a really insightful read.