I completely agree. It makes me wonder if these authors really believe what they are saying or if they are trying to spin a narrative that helps them sell books?
The other annoying thing that Western authors on China do is attribute everything to "face" and try to use this point as a huge distinction between Chinese and Westerners.
The other annoying thing that Western authors on China do is attribute everything to "face" and try to use this point as a huge distinction between Chinese and Westerners.