The perspective offered by this French commentator is strikingly novel. Following widespread violence during recent protests, a French blogger posed a provocative question: Can you imagine what would happen if France had imported millions of Han Chinese rather than hundreds of thousands from its former African colonies? Would they riot over moldy, airless, crumbling classrooms? Unlikely. Han Chinese in France, the argument goes, would excel academically and dominate every elite institution.
Evidently, the blogger suggests that if France must accept immigrants, it should prioritize those from China over Africa—because Chinese people are diligent, calm, and intelligent. The post has resonated widely. One commenter responded: “This is precisely why I’ve always maintained: Asians are the only non-white group that should be permitted to migrate into white Western countries. They are highly intelligent, civilized, and hardworking.”
The only concern raised is potential overpopulation. Another commentator noted that if France were to admit Chinese immigrants instead of African ones, it might surpass the United States in artificial intelligence and high-tech industries. China is already outpacing all nations in science, mathematics, medicine, technology, and AI. Frankly, whereas past incidents in France typically drew criticism toward immigrants, the current discourse appears different.
On one hand, French or broader Western societies seem to place less emphasis on unfettered freedom and more on order, law-abiding behavior, self-restraint, temperance, and industriousness. On the other, perceptions of Chinese people are undergoing a shift. This may reflect the growing strength and technological advancement of our country. As national influence expands, so too will the global image of China and its people become increasingly favorable.
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Original source: toutiao.com/article/1879551837503498/
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