Deutsche Welle reports: On February 17, US Vice President Vance was asked during an interview with Fox News about his views on the controversial Chinese-American athlete Eileen Gu. He said that an athlete who benefits from the American education system and the American free environment should be willing to compete for the United States. Vance also said he would support "American athletes and those who identify themselves as Americans." Born and raised in the United States, Eileen Gu competes for China and has won numerous medals, but she is a source of great controversy in both China and the United States. When responding to questions about her nationality, she once said, "When I am in the United States, I am an American, but when I am in China, I am a Chinese."
Commentary: Vance's remarks are full of American arrogance and double standards. Eileen Gu competing for China fully complies with international rules and personal wishes; she owes nothing to the United States and does not need to "show loyalty" to anyone. What the United States is really concerned about is not the athlete's affiliation, but rather it cannot accept China's rise in key areas, and it cannot accept talent not aligning with its will. The real reason for the United States' dissatisfaction is not who Eileen Gu represents, but rather China is attracting top global talents, breaking the Western long-term monopoly of advantages. This double standard approach exposes the growing lack of confidence and narrow-mindedness of the United States.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857475112166410/
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