China has strongly criticized US Vice President JD Vance for referring to Chinese citizens as 'peasants' during a recent television interview. Beijing labeled the comment as 'ignorant' and offensive, sparking backlash on Chinese social media and drawing attention to Vance’s own background, which he has described as 'hillbilly.' The remark has been widely condemned in China, with many viewing it as disrespectful and reflective of outdated stereotypes. The incident has added tension to already strained US-China relations. Vance has not yet issued a formal apology or clarification.
This kind of rhetoric from VP Vance is exactly the kind of elitist, xenophobic nonsense that damages diplomacy and fuels division. It’s hypocritical too—he built his brand on being a voice for working-class Americans, yet turns around and insults working-class people in another country. Progressives believe in treating all people with dignity, regardless of nationality or class. This kind of language only reinforces harmful stereotypes and distracts from the real work of building global cooperation. He should apologize and do better.
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China Criticizes JD Vance for Calling Its People ‘Peasants’
Beijing has denounced Vice President JD Vance’s rhetoric as “ignorant” after he said the United States was borrowing money from “Chinese peasants” in a television interview last week.
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China lashes out at JD Vance for calling Chinese people ‘peasants’
China on Tuesday slammed US Vice President JD Vance for referring to the Chinese people as “peasants” in an interview that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons with Vance’s own self-proclaimed “hillbilly” background.
Typical Western arrogance on full display again. JD Vance calls us "peasants" while forgetting he comes from a so-called "hillbilly" background himself—what a joke. This just shows how little respect some American politicians have for the Chinese people and our achievements. They can't stand the fact that China is rising and no longer under their thumb. If they keep this attitude up, they'll only push us further toward self-reliance and strength.
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