China in Ten Words by Yu Hua

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December 13, 2020
Chinese Culture
Question 1.
Yu Hua writes down his book 'China in Ten Words to express China's social, economic, and even cultural transformation over the past few decades. This is done through his experiences and also an analysis of the history of the country. He depicts how the current situation in China is different from the past.
Much of what was in the past is entirely different from the current. Yu Hua shows this through various chapters, and much of what there was, has been abandoned or changed. In the first chapter, 'the people,' he emphasizes communism and the Cultural Revolution. The evolution aimed at highlighting the collective aspect of the people rather than individuality. It aimed at making people equal in their social lives and removing the social gap. This means all people from all aspects of life were equal.
The idea of 'the people' slowly faded after the 1989 protests. People separated and merged into smaller distinct groups. There is a division among the rich and poor, government officials and citizens, casual laborers, and white-collar jobs, among other factors that separate people. This is a clear indication of how the social aspect has changed over time and is well defined by Yu Hua.
In chapter 9, 'Copycat' Yu Hua first describes his dentistry work. He realized that he was a copycat since he had not had any formal training in that field. His learning came from a man who pulled teeth in the streets. During Mao's reign, movements and organizations started opposing those in power and replaced them with 'copycat' leaders. This led to the downfall of the existing parties and committees during the Cultural Revolution.
Currently, there are a lot of copycats in almost all fields. The products now in the markets from phones, home equipment, and electronics are being produced and sold. Most of these areas result from people who want to make quick money without spending a lot on production. People have wildly accepted copycat goods and services since they are cheap and considered as appropriate to serve the intended purposes. They do not care about the source or the repercussions that may come with them. Original products are losing value since they are deemed expensive for most people to acquire.
Other chapters, such as 'Bamboozle,...