<p>FLVADAD: I am from China. I came to the US when I was 3 years old, but I spend every other summer in Beijing. I hate to throw water on your conclusion, but don’t misinterpret what you daughter experienced with racial acceptance. An AA who speaks Chinese is extremely novel. Couple that fact with the fact that very few AA travel to China, and you’ll see why so many Chinese were eager to take pictures with your daughter, etc. It would be like you coming across a friendly alien. </p>
<p>I tell you this because one of the struggles I have is how my culture views AA and others who are not Chinese. It’s not pretty. Although younger people are making strides in China, racism in the Chinese culture is, in my opinion, much more prevelant than in the American culture. It isn’t limited to blacks. Chinese struggle with all non-Hans to a degree. The name “China” means the central kingdom. There is a very strong sense in China that Han Chinese are the epitomy of races, and that all other races look to them. Keep in mind that China is not like America. In America, we have many races. In China, there is one main race. This results in a lot of critical judgments. </p>
<p>Many Chinese males are impressed by black NBA players and their skills. A few also like the hip hop culture. But as for viewing AA as their equal, most Chinese have a very long way to go.</p>