[castille]

Its not "racism" as the standard phrase, but rather is it simply about regaining past glory.

A lot of Westerners have a hard time trying to understand Asia and its "attitude", so they put it down to racism or "arrogance". I recall meeting a group of Japanese businessmen with a one American and Australian. The American was loud, blunt, often disregarded common rules for politeness, then told me how he thought the Japanese were so stubborn and frustrating. The Japanese in contrast were polite, yet too quiet I suppose (in Western views).

Fortunately the Australian was more cooperative, and we helped rescue the situation. In a sense the japanese kind of understood the attitude of the American, so they didn't seem to mind. But if they wanted, they could've left us in the mud and got somebody else's business. Talked softly, but carried a huge stick.



I don't mind the occupation of Tibet, mainly because Tibetians have always lived under a feudal dictatorship. Just read about Tibetian history (from unbiased books, not "FREE TIBET NOW!" websites). Their Dalai Lama and monk lords weren't always the greatest humanitarians. Its only now that the Dalai Lama preaches peace, because he is in no position of power to impose his will.