This happened in late February, so the coronavirus situation was still developing and hadn't yet affected our lives. We were on break from our studies and it started with him sarcastically mocking China saying things like "China Bad, China Evil" and then expressed his confusion as to why China has the reputation it has in US. He didn't really ask me directly but expressed simply expressed frustration. I took it as him referring to the government itself and not the people in general...but I didn't respond and instead steered the conversation into a different direction. I was aware of the things the Chinese government is criticized for, but I don't know why I responded this way and I'm not sure if there could have been a better way to handle the situation. I guess I didn't want to potentially ruin whatever relationship we were forming because I had assumed that type of discussion could not have been given the time it deserved and thought that it would not end well regardless.
I've been thinking about it recently since the whole situation has gotten so much worse and has inspired more vocal criticism towards the Chinese government.
Should I have said anything?
I've been thinking about it recently since the whole situation has gotten so much worse and has inspired more vocal criticism towards the Chinese government.
Should I have said anything?