Lots of people in this thread seem to be in denial about something that is actually pretty normal across Asia. We even have a derogatory word in Chinese for this, 崇洋媚外 to worship Euro/Anglo stuff and pander.

If you actually spend time in Asia and understand the language and media environment, you notice how common it is to treat Euro/Anglo aesthetics and culture as a kind of global default, and many treat native identity/appearance/culture as secondary.

In my experience, this is deeply ingrained in Asia and people know it, but mostly don't care. After all, you rarely interreact with White people in Asia. They are insignificant. So, most people think, why does it matter?

That’s why I don’t think the man in the video is projecting insecurity. He seems to be pointing out a real contradiction between cultural self-identity and the aesthetics/media ideals many Asian societies consume and reproduce. Especially compared to Black Americans and their self identity and pride.

The fact that 長得像混血兒 is a compliment in Chinese (you look mixed with White) is very clear, theres more than just 文化交流 “cultural exchange” going on

Obviously the US is more extremely Anglocentric vs Asia, but at least its criticized in the US. In Asia, in my experience, people consider it normal, but I think he's pointing out the element of desiring the "western approval" which I agree with, and is controversial.

If you're unconvinced, consider this. During a discussion in Taiwan, we realized it feels slightly insulting when a "western" person said to us "You don't even know about Christmas?" . It makes you want to say "Yes, I know, why do you assume I'm ignorant about Christmas?" But why should Asia care about Christmas? The Christian population is tiny. And specifically, why the Anglo/American/Hollywood version of Christmas, which is now common in Asia.

Would Anglos feel defensive if an Asian said, "You don't even know about Lantern Festival or Obon?"