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The Chinese considered Westerners to be barbarians due to their differing cultural practices, social structures, and perceived lack of refinement compared to Chinese civilization, which had a long and rich history. The Confucian worldview emphasized hierarchy, tradition, and moral values, leading to a belief that non-Chinese cultures were inferior. Additionally, Western encroachment, particularly during the Opium Wars and unequal treaties, reinforced these views, as it was seen as a threat to Chinese sovereignty and cultural integrity. This perception was further fueled by the disruptive impact of Western Imperialism on Chinese society.
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Why do the Chinese hate westerners?
Such is a stereotype; some Chinese appreciate westerners very much. Reasons for the dislike may be the growing competition in trade and military strength; the dislike of many in the western world for China's callous treatment of Tibet; the often-racist attitude of westerners when in contact with Chinese people.
What Chinese system did the Japanese reject?
The Chinese Tributary System, China was said to be the centre of the universe, and the surrounding countries had to pay tribute to share in the Chinese civilisation, peoples out of the system were regarded as barbarians, Japan stopped sending tribute to China around 894 AD
What was the Chinese reaction to the presence of foreigners on their soil?
Disaffected Chinese citizens launched the Boxer Rebellion, an anti foreign movement that rejected Western influence in China and included violence against Westerners and Chinese Christians.
What was ancient China surrounded by?
barbarians
What was the reason the Great Wall of China was build?
to prevent mongolian barbarians from entering china
How did the Chinese people react to the growing influence of westeners in china?
Well, i am living in china,and i feel some influence of westerners. Many chinese people especially college student want to make friend with foreign guys,and they want to live in a western environment.Most of them are very hospitable to westerners.But no matter how influential the westerners are,they are still chinese.They hate violent statesman especially the leader of western country.However they will take those successful man as their learning example.All in all they are just neutral.Though western cultural has seeped into chinese people's life,chinese cultural is the main stream.
Why is that the great wall of China is considered as China's greatest contribution?
Because almost every ancient dynasties of China built great walls. Chinese people consider The Great Wall as the symbol of Chinese brilliant history.
Confucian philosophy in ancient china?
Yes, Confucianism is based on the teachings of Kongfuzi (551 to 479 B.C.E) who is called Confucius by westerners. This philosophy deeply influenced Chinese government and culture.
Which two ideas about colonialism are most clearly expressed in the following excerpt?
The actions of the colonist are foolish and ineffective
What is Xizang?
It is what westerners called "tibet". Xizang is one part of China
How does China view the world....view of barbarians?
Barbarians, to China, were the less mentally endowed, of lesser understanding and of lesser quality than the Chinese people. This applied to all foreigners or all who came from other lands. This was not their fault, but they were not blessed to have the same intelligence and understanding as the Chinese had. Barbararians were given a chance if they would Kow Tow (bow all the way down with forehead touching the ground) and bring tribute to the emperor. When China was isolationist, before the Opium wars, they could maintain this view, however, when Britain got the upper hand this thinking began to deteriorate China as a great power in the world.
What things offends Chinese people?
Any criticism of China or Chinese people, correct or not, is offensive. While in the West, westerners often self-criticise their own countries and leaders, it is actually illegal and punishable by law if you criticise Chinese leaders or officials too much. Foreign journalists have been deported from writing negative stories about China. Foreign teachers have been kicked out of China for teaching anything contrary to the official government version.
