I read a blog on SOHU.COM of a very famous young author (Han Han, or 韩寒) in China. His opinions are always very independent and always supported with substance, which is one of the reasons why I regularly follow his entries. This is roughly what he said (I translated it from Chinese):
很多人留言说，你应该说一说最近的事情，我就不说了。
我看到很多人都说，西方社会这么做是因为他们害怕了，他们害怕我们正变得越来越强大，他们畏惧看到一个强大的中国，他们见不得中国的崛起。他们的这些行为正是他们恐惧的表现。
千万不要这么想。
或者想想就可以了，不要真的这么以为。
有时候真是很纠结。这是一个无权看CNN的国家，这却是一个有权抵制CNN的国家。爱国者你们去吧。我看着。Many people left me messages saying that, you should discuss what’s going on recently.
I’ve seen many people say that the Western world did these [regarding Tibet] because they are scared, they are scared that we [China] are becoming stronger and stronger, they are afraid to see a powerful China. They can’t bear China’s growth. Their actions are signs of their fear.Don’t think this way.
Or think about it but don’t believe in it.
Sometimes it’s very confusing. This [China] is a country in which you can’t watch CNN, but this is a country that has the power to condemn CNN. Fervent Chinese supporters, go ahead and go. I’ll be watching.
I found it interesting. I somewhat agree, somewhat disagree. Actually, I think I’m confused by my own opinions.
