Three times Quote by Evan Osnos
““They invoked this idea with increasing frequency; one journalist, Fang Kecheng, counted up those occasions and found that China’s feelings were hurt only three times between 1949 and 1978, but by the eighties and nineties it was happening an average of five times each year.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Great Leap Backward”, The New Yorker, 2015
China’s sensitivity to criticism increased over time, showing how national pride can shape public discourse.
In simple terms: China grew more defensive about its image.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of cultural sensitivities.
Themes
nationalism
media
public opinion
Mood
analytical
observational
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- history
- political analysis
Key Concepts
censorship
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does national pride affect free speech?
- What other societies show similar patterns?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize China’s reaction without context.
