Becoming Chinese

Chinese American TikToker Sherry started the “becoming Chinese” vogue by sharing her cultural insights online. She stated with mock solemnity: “Tomorrow, you’re turning Chinese. I know it sounds intimidating, but resisting it now is pointless.” When a country becomes stronger, everything it claims is validated. Likewise, when a country is weak, nobody pays attention to … Read more

For a moment I thought the question was “Why is becoming overseas Chinese trendy”. Oh well, maybe some day. Guess the soft power is paying off for China, be it computer games, movies, social media, fluffy toys, or positive travel experiences. People also like winners, and China is currently winning in EV, tech, green energy, … Read more