Why the Chinese mainland is often misunderstood
In a recent exclusive with China Media Group (CMG), Kishore Mahbubani, Singapore's former permanent representative to the United Nations, shared insights on why the West keeps misreading the Chinese mainland. He says the reasons are very complicated but one word sums it up: anxiety 🤔
After two centuries of calling the shots, Western powers are used to being on top of the mountain. But now, they look around and see the Chinese mainland climbing faster in fields like technology, trade, and green energy 💡. That shift can feel like losing a title you've held for ages.
Mahbubani points out that this genuine anxiety has led to persistent misinterpretations and false narratives about the Chinese mainland's goals and actions. Instead of seeing the big picture, fears can turn into distortion or even demonization.
So, how do we break the cycle? Mahbubani suggests fostering open dialogue and fact-based reporting. He believes that by building trust and checking our biases, we can replace fear with understanding 🌐.
In a fast-changing world, the story isn't about one side winning. It's about learning to navigate new chapters together. As power dynamics shift, so should our perspective—only then can we write a more accurate, fair script for the future 📈.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
