so true

‘By definition, the phrase “at a very Chinese time” implies it’s a temporary state. Like a Shein dress that is discarded in a landfill after a few months, this form of Chineseness feels disposable. If all people are looking for is another culture to aspire to, they could very well become Mexican in 2027, Indian the next month, or Filipino tomorrow.

Meanwhile, some of us are stuck being Chinese forever, including all the less fun parts that come with it, like worrying about the stability of staying in the US amid immigration policy chaos.’