Obedience: A Chinese Tradition Going Back Thousands of Years
The Chinese culture is patently different from the West. Obedience is an expression of this culture.
Introduction
This article takes a look at obedience from the perspective of the people of China. It attempts to give one possible explanation as to why Chinese people have lived under tyranny for centuries. However, those in the West find this phenomenon difficult to understand.
Undoubtedly, the people in this great nation are doing much better today than ever before as hundreds of millions have been lifted from poverty. They are now able to save money, travel, get a good education and own property. However, fundamental human rights are lacking. Freedoms of speech, assembly, religion, association, press, and to petition the government are regularly abrogated.
China’s leaders continue to view governance as a way of demanding obedience. Will there ever be a time when the people of China defy the government?
