Gaze at China: Chinese People as Seen by Foreigners: Chinese People as Seen by Foreigners

Author: Jie Benliang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The eyes of Westerners are like mirrors. It does no harm to look into Western perspectives. If we are a bit cleverer, from this mirror, we can not only see ourselves clearly but also better understand Westerners through the refraction of the mirror. "You stand on the bridge to see the scenery, while the person watching the scenery is looking at you from the building." Humans probably all have a penchant for peering into the hidden depths of others' minds. For centuries, Chinese and Western people have gazed at each other, hoping to delve deep into each other's innermost thoughts, truly a mutual admiration that never fades.