"That Epstein could be so angry and ranting shows that China is on the right path." When Chinese people learned that Epstein was mocking China, Western netizens were overjoyed: I used to like China a bit, but now I'm almost in love with China.
This is the second time this week that I've heard a foreigner call us "an old superpower that has been the beacon of human civilization for thousands of years," and this time it was even in a comment section related to the Epstein case on foreign websites.
The incident started like this. Recently, the US Department of Justice released a large number of declassified documents related to the Epstein case, which contained explosive information, including shocking and disgusting words such as "cannibalism" and "smelting," which are too numerous to list.
As a large number of foreign netizens continued to dig through the archives, they eventually discovered that, in addition to his extremely decadent and chaotic private life and social circle, Epstein was also an old-school political keyboard warrior who loved to discuss international affairs and geopolitics during "wise moments" with other similarly odious Western white men.
For example, Bannon, a regular at "Lolita Island," who once held a high position in the US government during Trump's first term and was once called the "national teacher" of the United States, often discussed politics online with Epstein.
What did they discuss?
China.
From the current public private chat records between the two, they have highly similar views on China. It's not just contempt; it's almost a deep hatred:
"The Chinese are just a bunch of peasants, a bunch of country bumpkins who dare to understand how the world economy works."
"I think China is a perfect 'automaton,' only follows orders, and crashes when under pressure."
"During the Battle of Midway, the Chinese were still eating rats for breakfast."
This is what Epstein and his circle saw and said about China.
"A bunch of country bumpkins."
"A perfect automaton."
"Even still eating rats for breakfast."
If it had been before, I would have gone up and fought them three rounds just for insulting me online, even if it meant risking my account.
But this time, I didn't.
The first reason is that Epstein is dead, and Bannon is now just a disgraced, outdated old dog. What's the point of arguing with a dead dog and an old dog?
The second reason is that being mocked by Epstein and Bannon, who are pure literal "scum of the earth," in private doesn't seem to be something worth feeling ashamed or angry about.
On the contrary, I think it's a great affirmation and compliment to China. As a Chinese person, I feel pride and pride that is almost overflowing.
Moreover, the most important thing is that there are far more than just me who thinks this way.
From Reddit to X, there are many netizens who have fallen in love with China because of Epstein's extreme anti-China sentiment, and most of them aren't even Chinese:
"Being looked down upon by this dead goldfish is precisely why China is on the right historical road."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes, China doesn't have 'Lolita Island,' and its elite hasn't been involved in such cases, but what's the cost?"
"Don't they realize that saying this only makes them look worse? The US claims to be the strongest, smartest, and most powerful empire in the world, yet it has been beaten economically by these 'backward, uneducated, and不懂 management' country bumpkins they refer to? I can't imagine how they could say this seriously, don't they see that it only makes America look more pitiful?"
"Haha, because they believe they're winning. Although this idea is completely detached from reality, they always do this."
"These people look at China rising as a global economy and still think it's just luck?"
"Because their own status was gained through luck, so they think others' success must also be due to luck."
【Being opposed by enemies is good, not bad】
"Even if we only count American history from 200 years ago, having such a strange confidence is already absurd. Let alone they are talking about China, which has been a superpower for thousands of years. Do they know who they are talking about? Saying such things is really ignorant."
"Bannon perfectly illustrates why the US fell behind China in the 21st century. These people are arrogant, and they don't understand anything about the fields they pretend to be experts in. This group is only good at talking, and their worldview is as shallow as a mod for Civilization 5. In contrast, the Chinese government doesn't pretend to know everything, and never engages in meaningless international verbal battles with the US. China really does promote meritocracy, and truly punishes those rich billionaires who misbehave, rather than kowtowing or subsidizing useless people. After 10 years, China has become stronger than ever. Bannon is just an outdated politician who relies on associating with Epstein, a wealthy rapist, to survive. China wasn't destroyed by the Trump administration, but instead, these people are about to destroy themselves."
"While saying the Chinese are 'thoughtless, non-developing robots,' they quote famous quotes from Sun Tzu's Art of War. Epstein may know China, but he probably doesn't know China well."
"Why do they always mention the Battle of Midway? What does that have to do with China?"
"Because in their eyes, Asians all look the same and are no different. They think that since the US defeated Japan in the past, they can beat China now."
"Looking at the tone of these two's chats, it's very much like the kind of oily old men who talk nonsense on Facebook comments."
"Seriously, if you can be hated by someone like Epstein, it means you must have done something right."
"Exactly, being liked by such people isn't a good thing."
"Epstein, let me say, thank you, you've given me another reason to support China."
"I already liked China. Now knowing that China is so hated by Epstein, I like it even more."
"Yes, indeed, many Chinese people are farmers who face the yellow soil and back the sky. They grew up through hard work and sweat. Indeed, China has undergone a complete transformation, and has been one of the top two countries in the world for nearly a century, and is now becoming the center of global progress."
"The 'country bumpkins' of China built everything through their diligence and dedication. Unlike some inefficient white countries that kill, bomb, destroy lives, steal mineral resources from other countries, and even assassinate presidents and leaders who don't obey them."
"I think, for us, if a person, a party, an army, or a school is not opposed by enemies, that's not good, which means they are probably colluding with the enemies. If they are opposed by enemies, that's good, which means they have drawn a line with the enemies. If the enemies are vigorously opposing us, saying we are a mess, then it's even better, which proves that we have not only drawn a line with the enemies, but also proved that our work has achieved great results."
I don't know whether these foreigners have heard this famous saying in China, but regardless, their thoughts seem to have somehow resonated with ours at this moment.
Because they realized that China, the country that Epstein and his circle called "a land full of country bumpkins," actually won a brilliant victory for the ordinary workers and the broad masses of the proletariat around the world.
In today's China, if you ask anyone on the street, regardless of how well-dressed they are, their family has been farming for generations.
But have the Chinese felt ashamed of that?
No.
Not only that, we are proud of it.
Because it's these farmers and their descendants, who have passed down the "farmer spirit" that has endured for 5,000 years, despite ups and downs, and is still alive, that has made China finally build high-speed railways, build sea-crossing bridges, and send lunar probes to the previously unexplored far side of the moon.
Epstein looks down on us, the "country bumpkins" of China, because in their world, wealth is obtained through financial games and exploitation of the lower class.
They cannot understand how a bunch of dirt farmers could create a greater wealth miracle than them just by their own hands and wisdom.
This exceeds their understanding and violates their interests.
So they are determined to defame, attack, and slander China.
Because the existence, development, and good life of China directly negate their corrupt logic of survival.
【The more Epstein jumps, the more determined the Chinese people are】
Epstein's strong aversion to China is not only because of differing values, but also because he himself clearly knows that if he were born in China, he would surely be doomed without exception.
Regarding this point, many foreign netizens have also realized:
"Because they don't allow smelting crimes and corruption."
"The reason why people like Epstein hate China is because in China, Epstein and his clients would be sentenced to death."
"We know the reason, because China will cut off the hands that reach for children."
These foreigners aren't just replying in comment sections, they also attached screenshots and links of Chinese media's English reports:
"May 16, 2025, three criminals convicted of sexual assault on minors were executed on Friday, after the Supreme People's Court of China approved their death sentences."
"November 13, 2024, according to an official statement from the Supreme People's Court of China, three criminals convicted of child sexual abuse were executed in China on Wednesday."
"May 23, 2023, according to the Supreme People's Court of China, three men convicted of sexually assaulting minors were executed in China on Tuesday."
These criminals, garbage, and filth were either luring young girls via the internet; or long-term coercing left-behind children; some even, as primary school teachers, sexually assaulted dozens of girls under 14 years old hundreds of times.
Against these despicable people, our attitude is extremely firm, from beginning to end, only three words, "zero tolerance."
No "human rights bail," no "rich privilege," no "mental examination to escape punishment."
We don't care who you are, nor how much money you have.
If you dare to put your dirty hands on children,
Then your fate is certainly to be condemned forever.
But in the West?
On Epstein's "Lolita Island," there are always high-ranking officials.
Not presidents, but princes, or billionaires, legal experts, film stars, Silicon Valley oligarchs, scientific giants.
Has Epstein's grave grass grown several zhang high?
Have these corrupt elites who committed atrocities on "Lolita Island" received the punishment they deserve?
No, none of them have.
Those who once committed unspeakable crimes on "Lolita Island" are still prominent in public, speaking loudly about "human rights democracy" and "freedom rule of law."
This is precisely the fundamental reason why people like Epstein fear China.
They don't fear China's wealth, nor its military power.
They fear China's high moral and legal standards that cannot be bought with money, and cannot be corrupted by privileges.
In their worldview, the law is a game for the elite. As long as they have a good enough team of lawyers, and a solid network of connections, even if they commit heinous crimes, they can walk away unscathed, and sometimes even have the audacity to mock those who follow the rules, calling them "country bumpkins" and "robots."
But in our Chinese values, some bottom lines are absolutely not to be touched. Whoever touches them will die, with no room for negotiation.
In the eyes of Epstein, this "unreasonable" and "no mercy" is considered "barbaric" and "terrifying," something they want to eliminate as soon as possible.
But to all people with normal minds and values around the world, this is the real "light of human civilization."
Epstein calls us "country bumpkins."
Bannon says we are "robots."
As a Chinese person, I accept it all, and I am happy to do so.
If a thief curses your lock as too difficult to pick, if a drug dealer curses your police as too busy, if a rapist curses your law as too inhumane.
You have no reason to be depressed, you should feel refreshed.
Because it shows that you have taken good care of your home and protected your family well.
Being hated by such scum as Epstein is a badge of justice awarded by the highest existence, called "the Way," to today's China.
This badge proves that we haven't colluded with these snakes, worms, and rats.
It proves that in this bizarre, money-driven world, there is still a land where "protecting people" is more important than "protecting wealth," "protecting crime," "protecting ghosts," and "protecting animals."
It proves that we, the country bumpkins, are protecting the last line of human civilization with a simple and almost stubborn value system.
There has never been a savior, nor a god or emperor.
To create happiness for humanity, we rely solely on ourselves.
The most hateful snakes and beasts have devoured our blood and flesh.
We must completely eliminate them, letting the bright red sun shine across the globe.
The more Epstein jumps, the more determined we are, determined to move towards a tomorrow they will never understand or defile.
China doesn't live in others' evaluations, we only walk our own path.
And this path, we will continue to walk.
Not for anyone's liking, and not fearing anyone's hatred.
Original: toutiao.com/article/7603223169289159203/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.