First, what exactly is "the West"? Just like when we say “foreigners” (老外), we refer to Americans, Germans, Zimbabweans, and Afghans alike. The same applies to "the West"—it’s a vague term. Instead of saying “the West,” you should say “developed countries”—right? Those with strong labor protections, comprehensive social welfare, and a higher standard of living. It doesn’t matter whether they are in the East, West, North, or South; what matters is their level of development. With this more pre...

First, what exactly is "the West"? Just like when we say “foreigners” (老外), we refer to Americans, Germans, Zimbabweans, and Afghans alike. The same applies to "the West"—it’s a vague term. Instead of saying “the West,” you should say “developed countries”—right? Those with strong labor protections, comprehensive social welfare, and a higher standard of living. It doesn’t matter whether they are in the East, West, North, or South; what matters is their level of development. With this more pre...