[jza00425]

Because talking does not solve the problem. Chinese are aware of the problem, and complain about it a lot. But talking to Westerners about it is not a good idea most of the time, because high percentage of Westerners in China just try so hard to prove their own bias that Chinese are brainwashed. Chinese can tell the condescending attitude. No Chinese like to hear a foreiger bash their government, no matter it is good or bad.

[vtange]

Sounds like the Trump effect only this time it's Chinese v. Foreigners.

I'm Chinese and I know that my people have a strong sense of national and racial unity. We easily get triggered when we see Chinese people neglected/criticized unfairly.

[uiuiuop]

I would also add that talking about it in English might be difficult for them to express the nuance of the situation.

If the Westerner was willing to talk in Mandarin, perhaps they would be more willing to discuss the issue.