ASSUMPTION VS REALITY IN CHINA

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 BEFORE & AFTER COMING TO CHINA


People: Typical Asians

Assumption

“Chinese all look like typical Asians.”

Reality

Shocked?? I was shocked as well. FYI,there are 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities in China and some of them are genetically Turkish, Central Asians, or even Russians. So, don’t be too surprised if you meet with a look-like-foreigner who states himself/herself as a Chinese. 

FOOD: Eat Cockroach & Snake

Assumption



"The Chinese eat everything with four legs, except tables, and everything that flies, except airplanes.”

Every time I talk to my friends and family back at home, they always ask me stupid questions like these. "What did you eat for Lunch? Cockroach, Dog or Snake? Do Chinese eat anything else than noodles and Rice?"

Reality




 World's Biggest Variety of Flavors — It's Not All the Same!
 "Chinese food" is the most popular food in the world, but authentic Chinese food has many differences with Western food! There's so much varieties in Chinese Cuisine you cant even imagine. I could write a whole blog about Chinese food and that wont even be enough.

COMMUNISM: Don't have any rights

Assumption

Yes China is a Communist country. People imagine they would see policemen on every corner carrying AK-47s.

Reality



The constitution includes many civil rights: free speech, press, worship, the right to trial, and the right to own private property. China has gone from being a country that opposed capitalism to one that embraces property rights. profits and free market competition.

Poor Country

Assumption



Many people from western countries still think China is very poor and people are still dying out of  hunger and famine.


Reality




China is the 2nd largest world economy and aims to be first largest economy by 2020.


KUNGFU: All Chinese people are Kungfu Masters

Assumption

People imagine learning Kungfu and flying like a Ninja and expect all the Chinese doing it as their daily life. Thanks to Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee Movies.


Reality

 In reality Chinese are glued to their cell phones most of the time.


Fashion: old style

Assumption

”Foreigners think all the Chinese wear typical traditional dress.Fashion style in China is still as old as 30 years ago."

Reality

Most of the Chinese wear modern dress and are comfortable with it.


Movies & Music

      Assumption



 Chinese people just preferred to watch kung fu movies and listen to erhu music.


Reality 


 You would be  blown away by how much American media Chinese people consume!

Transportation: No automation

 Expectation

People are still riding bikes everywhere because automatic vehicles are still unavailable


Reality


China currently has the world's largest High Speed Railway System. Shanghai Maglev is the first commercial HSR to use "magnetic levitation," reaching speeds of more than 400 km/h


NO SOCIAL MEDIA:

Assumption

People don't use social media and all the news websites would be definitely not allowed in China.

Reality


Most of the news sources, including BBC and CNN, are accessible and You can use VPN to access blocked websites in China.

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