Tuesday, June 28, 2016

What the Chinese think of American Politics

During this US presidential election year, it has been fun talking to my local Chinese friends and even strangers about American politics.
When I ask what they think of Hillary and Trump they almost always laugh. They ask me why these two are the best people America can come up with to lead their country. They think it is insane that a woman who should be in jail is the party's nominee and a temperamental reality TV star is the other party's nominee.
Here, Hillary Clinton is referred to by just her first name translated as: Shillaly or Shillary as some pronounce it.
All but one that I have talked to prefer Hillary Clinton to be elected as president of the United States. Many women say that they think it's about time America elected a woman. All that agree Hillary should be president want her to win because they want America and China to be strong allies and think Hillary will keep the status quo with China.
Of all the people I have talked to, only one man likes Trump. He likes him because in his words "Trump stand for everything China believes in. Money, power, and beautiful women."  Most do not like Trump because they say he will take jobs away from the Chinese and take them to America. They are afraid he will do or say something to upset their government, thus destroying the American and Chinese relationship.
No matter ones political views, this election cycle is bound to be full of surprises and drama.

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