As an Asian guy who grew up and attended college in NJ, I've heard anecdotes of Chinese international students wearing designer clothes and driving Maseratis but this article makes it seem more prevalent than I've realized.
I recently thought to myself how lucky I was that, being a 6'3" guy who speaks Mandarin, what a great position I'm in to make lots of money in the coming decades. I always thought the Chinese loved American culture, so me being American would make it easier to sell to China. Look everyone, I'm so westernized! What a disappointment to read that the Chinese government wants none of that cultural influence. I mean, I understand their point of view, but damn, there goes my 'easy' money.
I've always grown up self conscious about my Asian-ness, as if I am a second class citizen. I've always avoided hanging out with other Asian-looking people.
Great, now I have to worry about this new stereotype too.
I recently thought to myself how lucky I was that, being a 6'3" guy who speaks Mandarin, what a great position I'm in to make lots of money in the coming decades. I always thought the Chinese loved American culture, so me being American would make it easier to sell to China. Look everyone, I'm so westernized! What a disappointment to read that the Chinese government wants none of that cultural influence. I mean, I understand their point of view, but damn, there goes my 'easy' money.
I've always grown up self conscious about my Asian-ness, as if I am a second class citizen. I've always avoided hanging out with other Asian-looking people.
Great, now I have to worry about this new stereotype too.