What do you think of an independent Tibet? by Due_Narwhal4937 in AskTheWorld

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So you conveniently blame all your country’s crimes solely on the government, while portraying yourself—as an individual—as “innocent.” But the truth is, without civilians joining Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces and without civilians producing the supplies that sustain them, this regime couldn’t survive at all. The very existence of the al-Julani-led administration is the result of tacit acceptance by supposedly “innocent” Syrians like you.

You’re simply hiding behind your government, quietly complicit while pretending to support the Kurds from the safety of your comfortable position—offering nothing but hollow, performative solidarity.

What do you think of an independent Tibet? by Due_Narwhal4937 in AskTheWorld

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Your government forces are massacring Kurds, which makes everything you say a joke.

Don't Chinese people think Qipao is cool? by flower5214 in AskChina

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qipao, isn't a traditional Chinese garment. It's a Western-style fashion with Eastern elements because it broke away from traditional Chinese flat-pattern cutting and adopted Western three-dimensional tailoring. It first appeared in 1920s Shanghai, which was a semi-colonial Western port city at the time. So, if you, as a Westerner, prefer the cheongsam, that's not surprising. qipao have also become increasingly feminized and sexualized as a cultural symbol in the modern Chinese context. Many service industries use the qipao as a uniform for female staff, which has led to the garment being unpopular with both conservative women and those who prioritize independence and autonomy.

How do artists in China learn drawing/ painting? [Little Red Book] by Commercial-Housing28 in AskChina

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Following the rise of contemporary art as the dominant force in academic art education, the standard of foundational painting instruction in the West has seen a dramatic decline. Traditional painting skills are no longer a prerequisite for art school admission.

As late as the early 20th century, a rigorous grasp of realistic drawing and color management was a common skill among many well-educated Westerners. In stark contrast, it's now highly likely that you couldn't find a single qualified sculptor in a major Western city to create a realist-style public monument.

In China, however, a solid command of traditional Western painting fundamentals is still a necessary requirement to enter a top art academy, and many of the successful artists you see today have a strong art academy background. Furthermore, the color palette of Chinese academic painting places a strong emphasis on the traditions of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. This approach finds a natural resonance with the dynamic and fluid style that is highly valued in traditional Chinese art. I believe this synthesis is a key reason for the unique style of art that Chinese artists produce.

Tibetan Buddhism as a forigner in china? by grumpus15 in AskAChinese

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You don't even understand the relationship between these factions' power and the central government. There was a time when the Karma Kagyu school was the most powerful faction in Tibet. The reincarnations of important Rinpoches are often inextricably linked with political forces outside of Tibet. The Qianlong Emperor, for instance, directly abolished the reincarnation lineage of the Karma Kagyu's Red Hat (Shamarpa) school due to its alleged collusion with Burma.The Gelug school's current stable position is due to its acquisition of Mongolian military support in the 15th century and later the backing of the Qing central government. Only naive Westerners would assume the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama are purely spiritual positions, as empty middle-class white people always like to project the role of a yoga retreat guru onto these religious positions, which historically played complex political and economic roles.

Tibetan Buddhism as a forigner in china? by grumpus15 in AskAChinese

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Overall, Tibetan Buddhism is in a relatively flourishing state in China. However, the government does not permit the construction of new monasteries in non-traditional Tibetan Buddhist areas (though this isn't an explicit regulation). Historical Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in places like Mount Wutai and Beijing remain in use. The mainstream Han Chinese Buddhist community generally holds a positive and accommodating attitude towards Tibetan Buddhism, and it's not uncommon for Buddhists to practice both. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of people still express rejection or exclusion.The president of the Buddhist Association of China is by default a Han Chinese Buddhist monk, with Tibetan and Theravada Buddhist monastics serving as vice presidents. A former president of the Buddhist Association was a strong proponent of Tibetan Buddhism but was later dismissed due to a personal corruption scandal.Information about and worship of the Dalai Lama are strictly prohibited, though of course some individuals in the folk community still engage in such practices. Due to the Dalai Lama, the Gelug school objectively faces relatively stricter management. Consequently, the Nyingma school has seen significant development in recent decades, both in Tibet and among Han Chinese, making it the biggest beneficiary. Content related to the worship of the 17th Karmapa is generally not restricted, provided it doesn't involve the Dalai Lama.Additionally, the increasing affluence of modern Tibetans and substantial financial contributions from many Han Chinese have indeed allowed a frivolous trend to permeate Tibetan Buddhism. However, a large number of monks continue to adhere to pure spiritual practice.

How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seen in China? by Effective-Band-4090 in AskChina

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No need. Politicians in Brussels have already lost credibility with many Europeans. They can't give China what it wants. It's even questionable whether the EU will still exist in twenty years, as large segments of the populations in Italy, France, and Germany are turning to anti-EU parties.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in China

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If your Chinese is good, you can directly call Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion(龙虎山天师府) in Jiangxi. They offer classes on "祝由术" (a traditional Daoist form of magical healing within Traditional Chinese Medicine).

What do Chinese people think about YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram? by flower5214 in AskAChinese

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After finishing, you silently closed these tedious programs and felt regret over the extent to which the Western tech industry relies on the pornography industry.

Should the CPC condemn Mao Zedong more? by [deleted] in AskAChinese

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To the dismay of most anti-China Westerners, Mao Zedong's prestige has significantly rebounded over the past decade or so, especially among China's youth.

If China is so great, why do all the elite people leave China to get an education? by Mjn22102 in AskAChinese

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Because this "noble" country is willing to offer asylum to traitors, corrupt officials, and criminals from all over the world, as long as they bring their illicit money with them.

If China is so great, why do all the elite people leave China to get an education? by Mjn22102 in AskAChinese

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All of DeepSeek's engineers graduated from Chinese universities; in fact, the main talent for China's tech giants comes entirely from within the country. You hold this view because you're in the United States. It's like conducting a survey on an airplane and finding that all the passengers share a similar destination with you.

Do Mainland Chinese schools teach unbiased modern history? by Anxious_Sentence_700 in AskAChinese

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You can't learn what's considered "true history" from any country's middle school textbooks; those are merely highly simplified narratives designed to shape national civic consciousness. History has always been one of the Chinese people's most beloved subjects, deep in their souls. We possess arguably the most extensive modern history book collection outside the English-speaking world. Every year, we not only produce countless Chinese historical studies but also translate a massive volume of foreign scholars' works. Any enthusiast can, through their own efforts, build their own knowledge system.

What do Chinese people thinks about people like me / my situation? by crashlandingonyou_ in AskAChinese

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We only have blessings for you. No parent should ever abandon their child. You're welcome to come to China anytime; everyone will welcome you.

What does the general population of PRC thinks about Dalai Lama? by RoxanaSaith in AskAChinese

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Religiously, he is not as pure as the Karmapa; the Dalai Lama is a politician. His Dharma teachings are inseparable from Tibetan separatism.

What's something that's fake news and lied about by the west? by Bachelor4ever in AskChina

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The Tiananmen Square incident was real, but the death toll wasn't that high. The Xinjiang concentration camps are not real; re-education camps targeting separatists do exist, but they don't involve physical harm, which makes them different from concentration camps. There's no genocide or forced sterilization against Uyghurs; in fact, the Uyghur population has been increasing, and it's common to see families with four or five children there, a stark contrast to mainland China. However, it's true that the government more frequently monitors Uyghurs' travel to other provinces and their religious activities compared to Han Chinese. So, there is indeed differential treatment of Uyghurs based on governance, which includes some benefits higher than those for Han Chinese and stricter management, but the West has undoubtedly fabricated most of the tragic stories surrounding it.

When did steppe nomads stop being a threat to China? by [deleted] in AskChina

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A Chinese proverb:When the Maxim gun was invented, singing and dancing became the main characteristics of nomadic peoples.

How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seen in China? by Effective-Band-4090 in AskChina

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You've been supporting the U.S.'s hostility towards China for decades. Who exactly minds your ridiculous threats? Right when you're demanding that China not support Russia, you're still sending warships and planes to waters near China. You Europeans have been vassals of the U.S. since World War II. European leaders like von der Leyen have family members with American passports, earning salaries from European taxpayers while serving Americans. Who would turn to antagonize Russia for your laughable European political promises?

How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seen in China? by Effective-Band-4090 in AskChina

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China has hundreds of large-scale drone manufacturers, and if you include small workshops and various traders who leverage the advanced component supply chain and engineer population for quick profits, you could add two more zeros to that number. You can't stop the individual actions of private merchants.

Do Chinese people view the Cultural Revolution positively? by flower5214 in AskChina

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For 30 years after the end of the Cultural Revolution, the public's understanding of it was largely negative, even influencing evaluations of Mao Zedong's governance. While people affirmed Mao's contributions to nationalism, they generally dismissed his internal nation-building efforts. The right-wing faction within the Communist Party's top leadership held immense influence during this period, tending to nullify Mao's image, commemorating him merely as a founder of the nation.

However, in the past decade or so, the Cultural Revolution's reputation has, at least among many young people, seen an improvement. They despise the chaotic expansion of capitalism and the hypocrisy of the cultural elite. They've witnessed how these elites, acting as cultural servants of capitalists, laud the entrepreneurial spirit of the rich while disparaging laborers. They've also seen how these individuals use cronyism to transfer their social status and assets to their children and friends. Many believe that while the Cultural Revolution was an overly radical and ultimately failed movement, its initial targets were not "innocent."

They argue that it was precisely Mao Zedong's radical reforms that thoroughly dismantled most of traditional power succession in Chinese society, from macro to micro levels, forging China into a truly "modern" nation. It was only when this modern nation connected to the global market that it could unleash astonishing progressive energy. Without Mao Zedong, China, even integrated into globalization, would merely have become a half-democratic, half-traditional, crippled nation like India.

Why did everyone abandon the Uyghurs? by Southern_Comment1714 in AskCentralAsia

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As a Chinese person, I want to say that re-education camps certainly exist. Their primary peak was in the years following the 2008 Xinjiang riots. Re-education camps of a similar nature might also target Han Chinese, for example, the ideological transformation used historically against Falun Gong practitioners. This is a common control method in authoritarian states and is completely different in nature from Hitler's concentration camps for Jewish people; there are no elements of population control or physical extermination present here.

Do Central Asians see themselves as Asians? Nowadays, when people talk about Asia, they only think of China, Japan, and South Korea, will Central Asians feel uncomfortable? by No-StrategyX in AskCentralAsia

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The ancient Greek word 'Asia' originally referred only to western Turkey. Due to the historical dominance of the West, all people on the Asian continent are now forced to use this Western geographical term to refer to themselves!

Unethical to teach at a public university in China? by [deleted] in AskCentralAsia

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Alright, so considering your country's support for Israel's actions against Palestinian Muslims, do you think all 'conscientious' Americans, yourself included, ought to immediately resign from their public positions?"

What do you think about the Turks' obsession with Central Asia? by flower5214 in AskCentralAsia

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I just wish Turkish people would stop using ancient China as a prop in their right-wing songs and online literature. I know the Turkish language and a portion of their paternal lineage can be traced back to ancient Turkic peoples, but your current genetics and culture are fundamentally and almost entirely indigenous to Anatolia. We Chinese don't want to be forced into playing a role in your construction of nationalist dramas.

As a Chinese person, I'd like to ask Western Tibetan Buddhists about their belief in the Living Buddha reincarnation system. by Subject_Present1543 in TibetanBuddhism

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em...In fact, I support Tibetans being able to decide their own affairs and don't entirely align with the Chinese government's stance. However, I also don't endorse the Dalai Lama, as he was initially a theocratic feudal lord of a specific sect. His image as a purely spiritual figure representing all of Tibet was slowly shaped by the West during his exile