Chinese drama

Author: (Qing) Chen Jitong, Li Huachuan, Ling Min
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: In the 18th century, Europeans' perception of China underwent a sharp transformation: "It was widely believed that the Chinese nation was decadent and morally corrupt; the Chinese were utterly evil, cruel, and had fallen into decline in every aspect." This became the common view among Europeans at the time. The terms "uncivilized" or "barbaric" had become clichés used to describe China. Due to living in Europe for many years, Chen Jitong was deeply affected by this, and efforts to eliminate Westerners' biases against China became a recurring theme in his works. In Chen Jitong's writings, what stands out is the fervor that permeates them. Whenever he addressed the misunderstandings and prejudices Europeans held against China, Chen Jitong would indignantly and persistently refute them. Breaking down Europeans' biases against China and helping Westerners understand the true China became his primary motivation and main purpose in writing.