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Source: http://atimes.com/atimes/China/CHIN-01-100114.html
Common Traits Bind Jews and Chinese
(Asia Times-Hong Kong) Spengler - There is no greater compliment to any culture than to be admired by the Chinese, who with some justification regard their civilization as the world's most ancient. The high regard that the Chinese have for Jews should be a source of pride. Jew-hatred is entirely absent in the world's largest country. To the extent that Chinese people know something of the Jews, their response to us is instinctively sympathetic. Family, learning, respect for tradition, business acumen: these are Jewish traits that the Chinese also consider to be their virtues. A Jew visiting China senses an affinity with Chinese people, more than can be explained by the commonality of traits. There is a common attitude towards life, and especially toward adversity.