In recent years, with the rapid improvement of China's comprehensive national strength, more and more overseas Chinese have begun to pay attention to the development of their ancestral (home) country, which has triggered some emotional changes. Some people rejoice that the motherland is becoming stronger and stronger, and they are honored; Some, however, feel uneasy, fearing that their economic status will be overtaken...... How should we look at these complex emotions? What does China's development mean for Chinese relations at home and abroad?
From an objective point of view, the rise of China has indeed greatly changed the relative position of Chinese people at home and abroad. Once upon a time, Chinese living in Western countries were generally richer than their compatriots in China, and they often brought new material and conceptual experiences to their relatives and friends back home. But now, as China's economy continues to strengthen, that gap is narrowing or even reversing. Some Chinese who have been struggling overseas for many years have found that the housing prices and income levels in their hometowns have caught up with the locals, and they can't help but sigh: "The motherland is getting stronger and stronger, and we have to work harder!"
However, the trade-off of economic status does not mean that Chinese people at home and abroad are competitors. In fact, China's development has provided more opportunities for the vast number of overseas Chinese. On the one hand, the continuous upgrading of the domestic consumer market has brought broad prospects for overseas Chinese businessmen to expand their business. On the other hand, China's all-round progress in education, science and technology and other fields has attracted more and more overseas Chinese students to study or start businesses in China. The scene of Chinese people at home and abroad working together to create the future is being staged more and more.
At the same time, we must also realize that whether it is to take root overseas or choose to return to China for development, everyone has their own life issues to face. In different social environments, Chinese people at home and abroad often need different abilities to succeed. For example, overseas Chinese should learn to survive in multiculturalism and establish a cross-border network; Domestic development requires familiarity with local conditions and mastery of industry ecology and operating rules. It doesn't make sense to simply compare incomes and who wins and loses. Learning from each other and complementing each other's strengths is the best way to do so.
What's more, no matter where we are, as descendants of Yan and Huang, we always share a common cultural foundation and emotional connection. A wanderer who wanders in a foreign land, his heart is for the rejuvenation of China; Compatriots living in China are also always concerned about their relatives and friends overseas. The former is the ambassadors of national soft power, showing the wisdom and contribution of the Chinese with practical actions; The latter is the creator of the fruits of development, showing the world the Chinese miracle with rapid changes. Both of them have the same goal, and they are both contributing to the future of the nation.
Therefore, there is no need for us to fall into a narrow comparison mentality. The achievements made by Chinese people at home and abroad in different fields according to local conditions and their strengths are worthy of learning and appreciation from each other. At the same time, the two sides should keep an open mind, respect each other's choices, and welcome "repatriation" rather than criticize "no return." As long as we have dreams, be down-to-earth, cherish fate, and move forward hand in hand, we will be able to create a better tomorrow for the Chinese world together.
As a Chinese, how do you feel about the current development status of compatriots at home and abroad? In the face of an increasingly powerful ancestral (home) country, how should we view each other? In what areas do you think the two sides can strengthen exchanges and cooperation? Welcome to speak freely in the comment area, let us gain more consensus in the collision of ideas, and contribute wisdom to the future of the Chinese world!