BBC Chinese website reported today (February 18): "The English name for the Lunar New Year, which originated in China but is celebrated in many parts of Asia, has been sparking an online battle. Some people advocate calling it 'Lunar New Year' to highlight its inclusiveness. However, others on the internet have pushed to call it 'Chinese New Year' to emphasize its cultural roots."
[Witty] Comment: 'Lunar New Year' itself is a nonsensical term fabricated by some Asian countries (Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, etc.) that want to celebrate the Chinese lunar new year but are unwilling to face its cultural roots. It's done for so-called self-respect, and it shows a lack of confidence. Now, it's being deliberately exploited by Western politicians and media like BBC under the guise of 'inclusiveness', actually aiming to dilute and separate the cultural roots of China. On the surface, it appears neutral, but in reality, it's replacing the original culture and downgrading the origin. It shows no respect for history and hides ulterior motives in public opinion manipulation.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857461089259527/
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