Why is Trump popular in China despite being more aggressive towards it?
Hello everyone, I am Vivian, a top 2 graduate working in the system in Beijing.
Yesterday in the cafeteria, colleagues on both sides were discussing the US election. There seems to be a huge group of 'Trump fans' in China. It's clear that Trump is more aggressive in his policies towards China. However, for the onlookers, political stances are too complicated. What often attracts people are the slogans, jokes, and memes generated by netizens, which sometimes better reflect the characteristics of the politicians themselves.
The reasons why Trump has so many fans in China, in Vivian's view, are as follows:
⭕ Aggressiveness
Compared to the steady and smooth politicians, the aggressive Trump feels more real and resonates with the socially disillusioned. The more one has grievances without a place to vent, and the more one feels hopeless about change, the more they like strong political figures. This is no exception in China.
⭕ Heroism
Chinese people have always liked heroes, regardless of their stance. Just like former South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and the tough Russian President Putin, they are both highly praised domestically. Chinese people appreciate those who fight hard for their country, whether or not they are adversarial to China. Trump happens to fit this very well; as a billionaire, he could enjoy a comfortable retirement, yet he still risks assassination by running for election, just as he said in his speech, "I could have the greatest life in the world, instead I got missing a little piece of my ear". One can only say that Trump indeed risks his fortune and life for the country.
⭕ Interesting
This may be the most crucial point. The only consensus in American politics seems to be dealing with China; it doesn’t matter who is in charge, it’s better to have someone who puts on a show. Think about how much joy Trump has brought to everyone since he came into the public eye.
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