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example, be very gratified by China's newfound world status, but might squirm
at the mention of food safety and hygiene.
The modern Chinese character has been shaped by recent political realities,
and while Chinese people have always been reserved and circumspect, in
today's China they can appear even more prudent. Impressive mental gym-
nastics are performed to detour contentious domestic political issues, which
can make the mainland Chinese appear complicated, despite their reputation
for being straightforward and down-to-earth.
Bai women, Yunnan
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