The idea is for all ethnic groups to come under the broader umbrella of Chinese civilisation and foster a stronger sense of national identity and unity. Forging a common Chinese identity is the key. While diversity is to be respected and protected, there is a need to transcend ethnic boundaries for advancement. This is achieved by overcoming preferential treatment among ethnic groups. Regardless of origins, they all form an integral part of the Chinese nation.
The above clip is from today's editorial in The South China Morning Post.
I'm just going to note this, which I think is a truism: the editors would NEVER, ever, say the same about America. Or Europe. Or the Anglosphere.
If ever America were to call for "all ethnic groups" to "come under the broader umbrella of American civilisation", and said we have to “transcend diversity ", the Post would surely call it "White Supremacy", racism, bigotry, xenophobia and excoriate those who had the temerity to do so.
Hypocrisy, much?
Point of pedantry: can an umbrella be "broader"?
“Please, ma’am, could you broaden your brolly?”.
