American netizens frankly admit that China is so uncivilized? Netizens from all over the world were angry
Someone asked a question on the American version of Zhihu Quora: Why is China so uncivilized? He believes that China is a backward, dirty and disorderly country, and the Chinese are a group of people who are impolite and uneducated.
This issue sparked a heated discussion among netizens, with many expressing indignation and refuting his ignorance and prejudice. So, is China really an uncivilized country? Are the Chinese really a bunch of uncivilized people?
1. China's Civilization Progress: Social Etiquette, Environmental Protection and Education China is a country with a population of more than 1.4 billion, and the large population here poses a social challenge that cannot be ignored. However, through self-restraint and self-education, the Chinese have gradually formed a set of social etiquette norms that are in line with national conditions.
The progress of civilization in Chinese society is vividly reflected in social etiquette. Under this huge population base, how to maintain social order and civilized outlook has become an important issue that needs to be faced. However, through self-discipline and self-education, the Chinese people actively promote the development of social civilization.
For example, in public places, Chinese follow the rule of "right station and left line" to ensure that convenient space is given to others to pass; When taking public transportation, Chinese often take the initiative to give up their seats for the elderly, the weak, the sick and the disabled, or take the initiative to assist passengers with luggage. These behaviors reflect the Chinese's civilized quality and sense of social responsibility.
As a developing country, China has experienced a rapid process of industrialization and urbanization. In the process, China has also faced serious environmental problems, including air, water and soil pollution.
In order to deal with these problems, China** and its people have taken a series of measures to improve the environmental situation and pursue sustainable development. For example, China has enacted strict environmental regulations, strengthened environmental monitoring and enforcement, and severely punished companies and individuals who violate the law by discharging pollutants. China has vigorously promoted green and low-carbon production and lifestyles, actively developed renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. These measures show that China attaches great importance to and invests in environmental protection.
As a big country with a long cultural heritage, China has a splendid history and profound cultural heritage. China attaches great importance to the development of education and is committed to improving the level of education and the overall quality of the whole people.
China has established a well-structured education system, covering all levels from pre-primary education to higher education. Education in China emphasizes the cultivation of students' comprehensive abilities, not only to transfer knowledge, but also to cultivate literacy in thinking, innovation, cooperation and social responsibility.
China's education system has been constantly opening up and innovating, in line with international standards and actively carrying out exchanges, introducing and learning from advanced educational concepts and methods, and providing strong support for cultivating talents with international vision and competitiveness.
These examples highlight China's progress in social etiquette, environmental protection, etc., and also reflect the continuous development and modernization of Chinese society.
II. The Integration and Blending of China's Multicultural Diversity and Various CivilizationsWhen we talk about civilization, we must take into account the diversity and complexity of civilizations. Civilization is not static, but constantly evolving over time and space. Civilization does not exist in isolation, but interacts and communicates with other civilizations.
China is a multicultural country, with a total of 56 ethnic groups, each with its own unique language, script, customs, etc. China's culture is the result of the integration and blending of multiple civilizations, which not only has its own long history, but also brings together the influx and borrowing from other civilizations.
For example, Chinese writing evolved from oracle bone scripts, and was also influenced by cuneiform, hieroglyphs, syllabics, etc.; China's religion is based on indigenous Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism, while absorbing elements of Buddhism from India, Zoroastrianism from Persia, and Islam from West Asia.
This series of facts shows that China's culture is open, inclusive, and pluralistic, and that China's civilization learns from other civilizations Xi respects each other, and promotes each other.
3. Solutions to misunderstandings and criticisms between different cultures on the InternetWe should obtain and disseminate accurate, comprehensive, and objective information through a variety of channels, and avoid being misled by erroneous, one-sided, and biased information, and also avoid misleading others. Use facts and figures to back up our opinions and assertions, not distort and distort them with feelings and biases.
We should also learn to Xi and understand different cultural backgrounds and values in a variety of ways, so as to avoid conflicts and contradictions caused by cultural differences and incomprehension, and also avoid causing discomfort and dissatisfaction to others. Accept and appreciate the expressions of other cultures with an open and inclusive attitude, rather than adopting a closed and exclusionary attitude to reject and deny.
In addition, we should also control and regulate our emotional state and psychological quality through a variety of methods and techniques, avoid impulsiveness and mistakes caused by mood swings and loss of control, and also avoid arousing the anger and disgust of others. Express your emotions and opinions in a rational and restrained manner rather than venting them in a violent and aggressive way.
ConclusionOverall, China is a country with a deep civilization, and the Chinese people are a group of people with civilized qualities. Chinese civilization is not only embodied in the material level, but also in the spiritual level. Chinese civilization has a unique heritage and origin, and has also absorbed the achievements and inspirations of other civilizations.
Misunderstandings and bashing of different cultures on the Internet is an unnecessary and irrational phenomenon. Ways to address this include through access to and dissemination of accurate information, learning Xi and understanding of different cultures, and controlling and regulating personal emotions. Through these efforts, we can achieve the goal of civilization and harmony on the Internet.