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Is the American dream really losing its appeal in China
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18 May 2021, 04:13 GMT+10
Recent studies suggest that where once the US was a country to aspire to for Chinese people, its appeal has been reduced by Beijing s rising global influence. While there is some truth in that, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Are Chinese people falling out of love with the Western dream? Kristin Huang asked in the South China Morning Post on Monday. The piece is a reflection of the times we live in, covering the consequences of the growing geopolitical rift between China and the West, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, and increased hostility and suspicion.
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Aung Aung was used to long voyages at sea. Not seeing his family for weeks on end was his usual routine. At age 13, Aung Aung moved from his native Myanmar (also known as Burma) to Ranong, Thailand, to work on fishing boats in the Andaman Sea. Now 28, a typical fishing trip means 25 straight days at sea with 34 other crew searching for mackerel, sardines, and red mullet for Thailand’s fish markets and fish sauce manufacturers. At the end of each voyage, he would usually return to Ranong for a brief two-day break with his wife and seven-year-old son.