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Cultural values are, in themselves, neutral as well as universal, and so much depends on how individuals or ethnic groups use them. Values are influenced by so many factors such as geography, climate, religion, the economy and technology.

All the traditional westerns are about choice and the individual. When progress comes it's much more difficult to define the individual in that world.

My tendency to idealize Western civilization arises from my nationalistic desire to use the West in order to reform China. But this has led me to overlook the flaws of Western culture.

People are always asking me why they don't make Westerns like they used to.

The domination of western values, beliefs and way of life has angered many from the east and in developing countries.

My background is that I came from a middle class family, and I think those values stay where ever you go.

My values - going back to my childhood - were always based on respect for all people and rejection of bigotry and racism.

My mother came from a very affluent background, very Westernized, while my father was more Eastern. So I've had a very good blend of the East and the West. I guess this has been extremely helpful in making my career and the way I function.

I am a Westerner of Westerners!

In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony.