ForeignSugarWhether one should be loyal to China or not has been a subject of debate within China from time to time.SingaporeLiu Jianchao, visiting Liaison Minister of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said on the 27th that in terms of national identity, if a person is a national or citizen of that country, he must be loyal to that country.
Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao reported that Liu Jianchao made the above remarks when he participated in the “Insight on China Dialogue” forum in Singapore on the 27th and answered relevant questions from Li Huiling, chairman of SPH Media Chinese Media Group and moderator of the forum. Given. He also said that Singapore’s Chinese citizens, Tamil citizens and Malay citizens should all be loyal to Singapore.
According to reports, Li Huiling asked Liu Jianchao, who once served as China’s ambassador to the Philippines and Indonesia.Southeast AsiaThis is an area with a relatively dense Chinese population. Many Chinese are politically loyal to their host country and culturally identify with Chinese culture. Is there a way to separate the cultural identity and national identity of the Chinese in Southeast Asia?
Liu Jianchao responded that the issue of cultural identity is a matter of “respect”. The various civilizations and cultures in the world are very wonderful and great, and the uniqueness of each ethnic group and cultural group should be maintained. But in terms of national identity, “Whatever nationality you hold, which country you are a citizen of, you should be loyal to that country.”
Liu Jianchao said that when he worked in the Philippines and Indonesia, he learned that local Chinese had done a lot for the local society. “I think they are now completely loyal to their motherland. The homeland of the Filipino Chinese is the Philippines, and the homeland of the Indonesian Chinese is Indonesia. They should be loyal.”
But he also said that Southeast Asian Chinese also have a term called “ancestral country”, which is China. It is a relation of blood and culture. While remaining loyal to their country, they strengthen cooperation with China to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results. It is also a contribution of Southeast Asian Chinese to the “nation of nationality”, allowing China to better communicate with Southeast Asian countries and other ethnic groups. “This is a very important asset that we share” and an important link between China and ASEAN countries, he said.
Regarding “overseas Chinese” who still retain Chinese nationality, Liu Jianchao said that overseas Chinese are a special group. They have lived in the same country for a long time but hold Chinese nationality. The Chinese government wants overseas Chinese to obey the laws of the country where they live, treat local people well, and truly play the role of a bridge. Because they are Chinese citizens, the Chinese government will also serve as their “motherland” and protect their legitimate rights in accordance with the law.
The loyalty of overseas Chinese is often raised by some Chinese people.
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