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Why would anyone be offended by being asked if the person is Chinese? I just wanted to understand if your apparent pro-China stance is based on nationality bias, that's all. Also, a previous question I asked you about China was replied in such detailed, insider-type fashion, that it was reasonable to believe that you might be Chinese (if not, maybe you study China professionally or academically and/or have lived there). I had no intention of being offensive, since I have nothing against the Chinese people (I do have some objections to the way their government behaves). I hope you are saying it's offensive in jest, because if not, then *you* are the one who is being offensive to the Chinese (by considering them so lowly that you'd take offense if someone asked you if you are one of them).
The question might appear to be over-invasive and of course you're entitled to your privacy if you don't want to share your nationality with us. However, the question is pertinent, for my information, because when I read one of your posts defending China, I'd like to know if what I'm reading is a neutral, dispassionate account of the truth, or if it is a biased account that embellishes the truth, because if it's the former I'll give more credence to it, while if it's the latter I'll take it with a grain of salt.
Certainly there is such a thing as a national of a country being neutral and dispassionate about matters involving his/her country, but the odds of impartiality do go down.
May I help shed some light in this matter? I believe Demon of Light is very insightful on this subject. I don't know where his information comes from, however, I will say that I am an American living and working in China, and a great deal of what he says rings true. I have found that I subscribe to many of the same beliefs that he has shared on this and other matters, but, I am not Chinese. Don't get me wrong, though, for I can list a lot about China and their way of doing things that is absolutely frustrating and makes no sense at all. Also, I do understand your purpose in asking as you outlined above.
In short, my dealings here show a population that is driven by raising their standard of living and progressing economically. Any voiced opinions about conflict I never hear, and yes, people can talk more openly in China than you would imagine, so long as you don't criticize the government and their right to rule.