Why Chinese delegations are so rude
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have offered friendly public displays during Xi’s state visit to Washington. Once again, however, the Chinese delegation traveling with Xi has shown its practiced disdain for local customs and etiquette. This impoliteness reflects the Chinese Communist Party’s demand for absolute loyalty to Xi and its respect only for enforced boundaries.
TL;DR
- Chinese state media press officers displayed aggressive behavior towards White House staff and Secret Service, demanding preferential positions for photographers.
- Past incidents include Chinese delegations storming out of planning meetings to protest protester proximity and diplomats forcing their way into a foreign minister's office.
- A Chinese reporter assaulted a participant at the UK Conservative Party conference and was praised back home.
- Chinese diplomats have been observed harassing human rights protesters abroad and engaging in physical altercations.
- This behavior is seen as a reflection of the CCP's demand for absolute loyalty to Xi and its disregard for international etiquette and public opinion.