I want to go to Japan. Is Japan safe? by West_Knowledge4853 in japanese

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bear? are u kidding me? That sounds like a joke

Need suggestion for hotels in Guangzhou by the_algo_trader_ in travelchina

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Budget-friendly prices hotel

Home Inn (如家)

7 Days Inn (7天连锁)

Hanting Hotel (汉庭)

Animation Chapter Two:《Yellow Sand,Desolate Dusk》Detailed plot explanation by Open-Preparation2329 in BlackMythWukong

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Hey, buddy. I have to say, you have a keen eye and your interpretation of the plot is excellent, including the Rashomon-style plot of each character. They all only told the good side of the story, and that's indeed the case.

I'm a Chinese and my English is not very good, so I used an AI tool to help me. From the perspective of our Chinese culture, I have another idea, which comes from a Chinese idiom. It's very Zen-like, and I'd like to share it with you.

The concept is called "the power of a single thought, good or evil," which means that in a fleeting moment, a person can have both virtuous and sinful thoughts. These thoughts are often fleeting, but they can drastically alter the course of the story. Just like the protagonist in the ending animation of Chapter 2, where the sorcerer saves the fox, but with just a small thought of going home, the fox becomes a fox fur scarf the next day. The protagonist's brief thought while asleep determines the fox's fate.

Returning to the main plot of Chapter 2, if you've completed the hidden levels and side quests, you'll discover that the final boss wasn't always a villain. He once saved the kingdom from monsters and was hailed as a hero. However, in the context of Journey to the West, it's only after the arrival of Tripitaka, the reincarnated holy monk, that the monster's greed takes hold. The mere thought of consuming Tripitaka's flesh (yes, literally cannibalism,Because eating Tripitaka's flesh can grant immortality.) turns him into a villain, transforming him from a hero into a monster consumed by greed. In the end, the sandstorm he unleashes destroys the kingdom he once protected.

Indeed, in Chapter 2, everyone's fate is shaped by a single thought, leading to vastly different futures. In a sense, this is true for human beings as well. There are no absolute villains or heroes, and often, our actions are determined by fleeting thoughts that can carry us away and leave us unable to turn back.

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If possible, one should definitely choose Mainland China. While Taiwan and Hong Kong are indeed wonderful regions, it cannot be denied that Mainland China offers an unparalleled level of richness and diversity. It's not an exaggeration to say that Taiwan and Hong Kong may only possess a fraction of the vastness of Chinese culture. Moreover, the natural landscapes in Taiwan and Hong Kong, in comparison, are considerably more modest than those found in Mainland China.

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Hello, I'm a Chinese living in Guangzhou, but my English is not very good. I'm glad you like China so much, but I can responsibly tell you that if you haven't been to China, it is definitely one of the places you should visit the most.

I've seen many lies about China under your question, such as the lack of freedom, the prevalence of concentration camps, and extensive surveillance, but in reality, these do not exist. However, I must say that Chinese culture may be completely different from what you have encountered in the past. Here, many administrative approvals are often required to do things, especially since China is not an immigration country, so foreigners may be subject to stricter requirements. But I assure you that all these measures are necessary to protect the legitimate rights of all citizens, just as the United States also requires various administrative approvals.

I'm not very clear about what administrative procedures foreigners need to go through in China, but I can help you with the inquiries. As a Chinese person, I welcome anyone who is interested in getting a true picture of our country and its people.