Chapter 10 Response

The “Chinese psychology”, meaning the way Chinese think about themselves in relation to the rest of the world consists of several viewpoints. They view themselves as a victim, and a yet a body of power. They see themselves as the only real human beings in the world, who can dictate anything. They make foreigners look like a fantasy. I do agree with this assessment of China and their perspective in relation to the rest of the world. China views themselves as a victim in the eyes of other countries, but to themselves they are so much more then that. They have power. They produce so many goods and control so much media that they have to believe that they have power. This control they have on the media allows their government paint other countries in a certain light. Personally, I think the government wants to keep out Westerners and foreigners so that their people don’t get any ideas. I do agree with Dodson’s assessment of China’s perspective because it makes sense logically and through his examples. I might question that his Western, outside perspective could be clouding his judgment so I may look up his sources and make sure they weren’t put in a slanted perspective. I would’ve put more of a personal perspective from the Chinese citizens if it was me. It would help verify the perspective if it was more of a personal aspect.