656 Hate for no reason

Due to work reasons, Lin Zhenhua has been to Singapore quite a few times. For Singapore, Lin Zhenhua's impression is still very good, the economy is very prosperous, the city is very beautiful, the environment is very clean, people are polite to each other, all in all, it does look like a developed country.

However, all these impressions have changed because of the information that Chen Tian has brought. When Lin Zhenhua and Chen Tian came to Singapore again and walked on the streets of the city, Lin Zhenhua looked at everything around him and felt out of place.

"The streets are full of Chinese, and they all speak Chinese, why do they like China?" Lin Zhenhua frowned and muttered to Chen Tian.

"Who are you scolding Chinese? You are Chinese, and your whole family is Chinese. Chen Tian retorted with a smile, "Is it okay for people to be Singaporeans?" People never feel like they are Chinese. ”

Lin Zhenhua said: "Fart! These people go up to five generations, and who didn't come out of China? Some ran out by themselves, some were sold by 'selling piglets', tracing back to the roots, they are all Chinese. Obviously there is a motherland of 9.6 million square kilometers, and you can be a citizen of a big country, but you have to refuse to admit this, crying and shouting that you want to be a small country and a widow, what kind of mentality is this? ”

"This is that the time of being a colony is too long, so people have become like two devils during the anti-Japanese period. These people are subservient in front of foreigners, not only humble on the surface, but also full of inferiority complex in their hearts. But in front of their fellow people, they feel that they are superior to others, and they provoke the behavior of their compatriots with the eyes of foreigners everywhere. Chen Tian's analysis is the first to be true.

Lin Zhenhua agreed: "Chen Ju, you are so right, I heard that when resisting Japan, the two devils were worse than the devils, probably this is the truth." ”

The two chatted all the way and walked into the National Sing Tao Institute of Technology. Before leaving China, Chen Tian had already made an appointment with Wu Weikun, a political science professor here, through the connections of a domestic professor, and asked Wu Weikun to tell them about the current round of anti-China waves in Singapore.

Mr. Wu hosted the two guests from China in his office. After introducing themselves and greeting each other, Wu Weikun introduced the conversation to the topic, he said: "The two of you, one is a government official and the other is a corporate president, came to Singapore specifically for such a thing, it seems that China still attaches great importance to this matter." ”

Chen Tian nodded and said, "That's true, Professor Wu, the main reason we came this time is to understand why Singapore's political circles and public opinion are so hostile to China. n.et said that on the way to the road, I also communicated with Mr. Lin on this issue, and we both felt that as compatriots of the same species and language, Singaporeans should not have such an attitude towards China anyway. ”

Wu Weikun smiled faintly and asked, "Mr. Chen, do you believe that there will be love for no reason or hate for no reason in this world?" ”

Chen Tian and Lin Zhenhua glanced at each other, Chen Tian didn't speak, but Lin Zhenhua smiled and said, "Professor Wu, I didn't believe in this in the past, but now I believe it a little bit." As far as I know, China has never hurt Singapore in history, right? Since the reform and opening up of Chinese mainland, many Singaporean businessmen have invested in Chinese mainland, and they have enjoyed very preferential treatment. I can't figure out why Singapore is reluctant to accept China. ”

"In Singapore, there is a very marketable point of view. This view holds that China's rise will inevitably undermine stability in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia. We have a very influential politician who once said that he himself is a descendant of the Chinese, and he knows that the Chinese are very endurant and explosive. …,

He said: Chinese are very vengeful, and Japan and South Korea in East Asia, as well as Southeast Asian countries, have offended China in history. If China becomes stronger, it will inevitably retaliate against these countries. Therefore, it is best for these countries to hope that China will never be strong. ”

"What kind of logic is this?" Lin Zhenhua said angrily, "When does China like to hold grudges? If you don't count the Yuan Dynasty's westward expedition, in Chinese history, there has never been a tradition of bullying surrounding countries. Even Westerners feel that Chinese are generous by nature, why do these overseas Chinese think that Chinese like to hold grudges? ”

"Professor Wu, this point of view, I'm afraid it's what you said about hatred for no reason, right?" Chen Tian interjected on the side.

Wu Weikun nodded and said, "Yes, don't tell you anything, I was also very stunned when I heard this point of view at first glance. He said that the Chinese have strong endurance and explosiveness, and I admit these. But to say that Chinese like to hold grudges, so they can't make China strong, this is indeed imposing on others. In the old Chinese saying, if you want to add sin, there is no excuse. ”

"However, any hatred will not be for no reason, Professor Wu, have you analyzed what is the real intention behind this kind of remarks?" Chen Tian asked. He thought about the problem more deeply than Lin Zhenhua, and he felt that Wu Weikun must have something else to say.

Sure enough, Wu Weikun smiled and continued: "In this world, there will be no hatred for no reason. Politicians provoke hatred of China for nothing more than profit, and there are many mysteries in this. ”

Chen Tiandao: "Please make it clear to Professor Wu, and we will listen to you." ”

Wu Weikun said: "This interest consideration is that Singapore wants itself to become the dominant player in Southeast Asia, and does not want China to have a place in Southeast Asia. As the politician said, the endurance and explosiveness of the Chinese are very strong, which is unmatched by other ethnic groups in Southeast Asia.

Singapore can also become the country with the highest per capita income in Southeast Asia because Singapore is a predominantly Chinese country. In other countries in Southeast Asia, those who hold wealth are also local Chinese and overseas Chinese. It can be said that only the Chinese can defeat Singapore. ”

"So, Singapore doesn't want other Chinese to get involved in Southeast Asia, does that mean?" Lin Zhenhua asked.

"Exactly." Wu Weikun said, "The development of Chinese mainland in the past 20 years has been seen by people all over the world. Once the economic strength of the Chinese population is large and large, it will be able to radiate to Southeast Asia, and Singapore's position in Southeast Asia will be affected, which is something that neither the political and business circles want to see. ”

"To put it bluntly, one mountain can't accommodate two tigers, right?" Chen Tiandao.

Lin Zhenhua sneered: "Singapore is probably not a tiger in front of China, right?" ”

"Zhenhua, in front of Professor Wu, what you said was too much." Chen Tian scolded softly, then turned his head to Wu Weikun and said, "Professor Wu, I'm sorry, our Mr. Lin is a little disrespectful. ”

Wu Weikun waved his hand and said: "It's okay, what Mr. Lin said is very true, in front of the giant dragon of China, Singapore is just a small shrimp." No matter how fat the shrimp is, how can it compete with the dragon? ”

"Professor Wu is too modest." Chen Tian hurriedly said. Before he came out, the professor who helped him contact Wu Weikun had told him that Wu Weikun was a rare political science professor with a clear mind, and had his own unique views on many issues, unlike other Singaporean professors who were arrogant and sensitive, and now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Wu Weikun said: "Some people say that Chinese like infighting. Although this statement is a bit biased, it also has some implications. Singapore's relationship with China is actually a mentality of infighting. Singaporeans know that Southeast Asian countries can't fight Singapore, but China can beat Singapore because everyone is Chinese. With such a mentality, Singapore has naturally become the most anti-China country among Southeast Asian countries. ”…,

"I see." Chen Tian and Lin Zhenhua were speechless, Wu Weikun's explanation is indeed quite reasonable. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that peers are enemies, if Southeast Asia is regarded as a river and lake, in this river and lake, the dominant must be Chinese, then the Chinese who have already won the dominance must be hostile to foreign Chinese.

"That's one of the reasons, right?" Chen Tiandao, "In addition, are there any other reasons?" ”

"In addition to this reason, there is another reason, that is, Singapore's political circles want to embrace the thick legs of Europe and the United States." Wu Weikun said again.

"It's not just Singapore that wants to hug thick legs, and others don't seem to be so positive." Chen Tian said.

Wu Weikun said: "Yes, in Southeast Asian countries, there is more than one family that wants to hug the thick legs of Americans. But these countries have no conditions to attract Americans, you want to hug thick legs, and Americans don't necessarily want you to hug. Second, countries still have some national integrity, and the government wants to hold thick legs, but also to pass the common people.

Singapore has no problem on either front. First of all, Singapore is stuck in the Strait of Malacca, and its strategic location is very important, which is of great interest to the Americans. Secondly, Singapore itself has been a colony for 200 years, and it is very accustomed to holding the thick legs of foreigners, and there are not many civil obstacles. Therefore, Singapore is the most qualified to hold the thick legs of the Americans and Europeans. ”

Chen Tiandao: "When Japan was able to provide logistical supplies to the US military, it was because it was able to provide logistical supplies to the US army, so it received the attention of the Americans, and this led to Japan's rejuvenation. Singapore is now thinking the same way, if it can hug the thick legs of the Americans, the Americans will not let Singapore's economy collapse. With an economy as large as the United States, throwing a bite of a bone over is enough for Singapore to eat. ”

Wu Weikun smiled helplessly: "Mr. Chen's words are better than Mr. Lin's words just now, but they are all too good, which makes the old man have nothing to say." ”

"Uh......" Chen Tian was embarrassed, what he just said about throwing bones clearly meant that a certain country was Wang Xingguo, in front of professors in other countries, it was indeed very offensive to say this.

"Gaffes, gaffes." Chen Tian hurriedly apologized, "Professor Wu, please don't be surprised. ”

"It's okay, it's okay." Wu Weikun still said lightly, "The grievances between countries cannot be resolved with a single sentence. Singapore has been the first to speak ill of China, so it's no wonder that Mr. Tan and Mr. Lim are emotional. ”