Many netizens criticized that girls in kimonos should not wear kimonos to go shopping on August 15, implying that girls wearing kimonos on the Victory Day of the Anti-Japanese War is a provocation that ignores national sentiments. In fact, the Suzhou girl wearing kimono incident happened on August 10th, and was stirred up on August 15th by some people with ulterior motives. There is no other purpose, it is to take advantage of traffic.
Let’s not mention whether there is anything wrong with what the Suzhou police did, but if we forcefully refer this matter to the Victory Day of the Anti-Japanese War, some people’s psychology is dark enough. Conspiracy theories have become popular in China in recent years, and China likes grand narratives. Wearing a kimono on Victory Day reminds many people of Japan’s cultural infiltration, demonstrations, treason, and traitors.... A follower of commented that the woman should not be commemorated. Judging from the swagger, the purpose of the hype has been achieved.
The hottest traffic topics in China are either patriotism or traitorous, and everything else has to be pushed to the back of the queue. Therefore, many people who eat data like to talk about various topics here. Without the eyeball economy, there would be no hot spots. The people who speak out are businesses, and the audience consumes emotions. This is how the rhythm starts. Not many people read articles that really speak well. The times are so impetuous.
Patriotism is a simple emotion that every Chinese person should have. There is nothing wrong with promoting patriotism. However, the problem is always raised to the level of patriotism, and the idea that problems occur because we are not patriotic enough and that being patriotic enough can solve all problems does not help the country or individuals. Detailed issues require careful work. being so fanatical about grand narratives will have limited benefits to China. Suzhou police have now returned the girl’s confiscated clothes, hoping to serve as a warning and pour some cold water on the excitement.