rebirth of change

"You asked me how I think about Japanese culture by learning Japanese. This is actually a rather empty and broad question, because language is only a part of culture. Architecture, clothing, art, comedy, food, etc. can all be said to be culture. In terms of language alone, Japan originally had no written characters, so Chinese characters of China have been used all the time. About 80% of Japanese accents are Chinese inflections. The multi-time period and multi-level accents of the Chinese dialects of China, the Tungusic accents, the Wuyue accents, a small number of Malay accents in the Nanyang Islands, and the Indochinese accents in the Indo-China Peninsula. Therefore, Japanese culture has been deeply influenced by China. The earliest ancient human fossils unearthed on the Japanese archipelago are only tens of thousands of years old. The country did not appear on the Japanese archipelago until the 4th century. Before that, there were only tribes. The Japanese archipelago was not originally called Japan. Ancient Japanese culture mainly benefited from the Chinese The absorption and integration of Chinese culture. Japan’s absorption of Chinese culture is a multi-faceted, long-term historical process of thousands of years. Chinese characters and Chinese characters, Confucianism, law system and Buddhism are the main contents of Japan’s absorption of Chinese culture. It is in China Under the great influence of Chinese civilization, the Japanese archipelago passed the barbaric stage and entered the civilized stage by the 4th and 5th centuries AD.

"At the end of the third century, Dr. Wang Ren of Baekje passed ten volumes of the Chinese Confucian classics "The Analects of Confucius" and one volume of "Thousand Characters" to Japan. In the fifth century, Japanese nobles were able to use Chinese characters well. Emperor Jitai 3 years ( 5), established the Five Classics (Yi, Shi, Shu, Li, Chunqiu) doctoral confession system, requiring Baekje to regularly send Sinologists who are familiar with Confucian classics to Japan, and later added doctors of medicine, doctors of calendar, astronomy, geography and Yin-Yang and Wuxing In the Asuka era, Prince Shotoku directly sent overseas students to China to fully absorb Chinese civilization and system, laying the foundation for the development of Japanese culture.”

"The above all show that our two cultures have a deep relationship, and it has also been confirmed and accepted by the vast majority of historians. Of course, these seem to only explain the origin of Japanese culture, but not its characteristics. So what are the characteristics of Japanese culture? American anthropologist Ruth Benedict has summed it up more than half a century ago. I think it fits the reality of Japan. Contradictory personalities of people, that is, the duality of Japanese culture, such as love of beauty and militarism, etiquette but aggressiveness, newness but stubbornness, obedience and rebelliousness, etc. Well, that’s all for this aspect, otherwise expand If we talk, at least it can last for several hours."

"You just said that there are still right-wing forces in Japan that are not friendly to China. I think this is related to the discontinuity between early childhood education and adult education in Japan. In the early childhood education stage, you can instill in children the kind of respect for etiquette. , obedience, and love of beauty. However, in the adult education stage, some ideas and thinking that do not conform to reality are often conveyed. For example, when dealing with historical issues, especially modern history, your interpretation is not in line with the mainstream of the world. There are deviations. If the correct value can be delivered objectively and correctly at this stage, then I believe that the right wing will not appear. Of course, we should also see that this seems to be a loophole deliberately left by your suzerain country. In the future, brothers will continue to fight against the wall. I hope that young people of our generation can clearly see this. Hostility will only make us both lose, while others can benefit from it. It is not worth it. Here, I advise those with right Thoughtful people, don’t do the kind of things that make relatives hurt enemies, why can’t we see the mainstream of exchanges between the two countries for thousands of years? That is really in line with the well-being of the two peoples.”

Chen Kangjie didn't read any information for his answer, even if there was a part that needed to be quoted, it was at his fingertips.Regardless of whether Chen Kangjie's explanation can satisfy everyone, at least his chicness and eloquence are enough to be admired.

The next person who was asked to ask questions was a middle-aged man who looked like a teacher, in his forties, not tall, but with a wretched appearance, which made people feel a little uncomfortable.

"Long, I heard so much from you just now. It seems that you are still living in the beautiful and illusory memories of the past. Today's Japan is far more prosperous and educated than your country of China. As far as I know, now Your country has advocated learning from Japan since more than 20 years ago, and at the same time welcomes Japanese investment to help you get rid of poverty that cannot be solved by food and clothing. You must know that the era you are nostalgic for is gone forever, and the two countries today The contrast has proved that you have nothing to learn from us, what do you think?"

At first, Chen Kangjie still had a cold face, but listening to him, Chen Kangjie replied naturally, and when he finished speaking, Chen Kangjie showed a disdainful smile.

"You should be a teacher, right?" Chen Kangjie asked just as the man was about to sit down.

"Yes, I am Kuroda Yasuhito from the Institute of Political Economy." Kuroda Yasuhito replied proudly.

"Oh, the Institute of Political Economy, President Takayasu Okushima, I really hope that there are only a handful of researchers like this in the Institute of Political Economy of your school. Otherwise, I am afraid that there is no need to continue to open this research institution of your school." Chen Kangjie gave Kuroda Yasuo a sideways glance, then turned to Okushima Xiaoyasu and said.

Chen Kangjie's words were tantamount to a big mouth against Kuroda Kangyan, which showed that he didn't look down on Kuroda Kangyan at all, and dismissed him.

Okushima Xiaoyasu was a little embarrassed and embarrassed for a while. It would be too presumptuous to belittle himself if he wanted to go along with Chen Kangjie, but if he opposed Chen Kangjie, it would be impolite and not objective.So Okushima Xiaoyasu can only be vague: "Our school's political and economic research institute is still good, and there are many research results every year."

Naturally, it is impossible for Chen Kangjie to really embarrass Xiaoyasu Okushima. On the one hand, he did so to express an attitude first, and on the other hand, he wanted to divert the topic first, so that he could adjust the angle of expression.

"I really don't know where this teacher's self-confidence comes from, and he has become so narrow-minded. Not to mention that any country and any nation need to learn to learn from others, otherwise they will become conservative and backward. Even as the teacher said Yes, now that Japan has surpassed us in many aspects, does that mean that we have nothing worth learning from Japan? I am afraid not at all. As one of the four major civilizations, our Chinese civilization is the only one that has been continuously passed down and preserved to this day. Based on this, can you underestimate it? Moreover, culture and economy cannot be directly equated. This is a basic principle that a researcher must follow at least. Generally not high, but do we think Chinese civilization is mediocre because of this?"

"Confucius, the sage of Chinese civilization, once had a famous saying that three people must have our teacher. This actually shows the greatness of Chinese civilization, that is openness, that is learning, that is enriching yourself as much as possible, and this is also It embodies our humble quality. Therefore, we will now learn something worthy of our learning in Japan, including technology, education and economic construction, etc. Based on this, I dare to say with certainty that within ten years, in In terms of the total amount of economic development, we will definitely surpass Japan." At the end, Chen Kangjie emphasized his tone.

"I don't think so." As soon as Chen Kangjie finished speaking, Kuroda Koyan immediately retorted firmly.

"Some things don't happen if you don't think or don't think about them. You are not a god, let alone a god." Chen Kangjie sneered.

"But neither are you. How can you be so sure? I know you wrote a book praising your leader. Is that your argument? If so, I think it's too superficial. You know Thomas Rawski? He is skeptical about your economy, and there is also a Chinese-American lawyer, I know he will have a new book interview soon, do you know what it is called?" Kuroda Koyan said very upset Chen Kangjie refuted.

"Hehe, I know, the title of the book is probably "China is about to collapse", right?" Chen Kangjie smiled disdainfully.

Although Chen Kangjie used a speculative tone, he seemed very confident.

"You... how do you know?" Kuroda Koyan said in shock.

"Why don't I know? I know far more than you think. The Thomas Rawski you mentioned should be an economist at the University of Pittsburgh. Do you think that based on some of the things he published about us last year? Does economic statistical analysis explain the big problem? I am naive. Fortunately, there are not many naive people in the world. A theory of threat will not work, but a theory of collapse will work? You will never understand the power of a big country Thinking, the collapse of the United States has been mentioned many times, but every time it is mentioned, its national strength has risen to a higher level. I am standing here today, and I am very grateful that you do not treat me as a so-called star. I am very grateful for this. Happy. Mr. Kuroda Koyan, let me tell you clearly, yes, my argument comes from the book I wrote. Maybe you are not convinced, or how about we make a bet?" Chen Kangjie said lightly Said lightly.

"Bet? What kind of bet?" Kuroda Koyan asked puzzled.

"Just bet on what I am sure and what you don't believe, and see who is right. If within ten years, if China's total economic output does not exceed that of Japan, I will kill myself. If it is really realized, how about you commit suicide by caesarean section? I I believe you should have the spirit of Bushido, let's try? Of course, the facts recognized by most countries in the world will prevail. How? I dare to bet on my self-confidence, do you dare?"