Five changes of the personality of Chinese

Chinanews, Beijing October 17 - A
joint research conducted by Zhang Jianxin, a researcher of the Institute of
Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and several scientists from the
Chinese University of Hong Kong finds that Chinese people have become more
practical, responsible and emotional than 10 year ago.

Traditionally Chinese are said to be conservative, firm, filial and a
little bit cynical. However, under the impact of modernization, their image has
greatly changed while they are seeking a balance between tradition and modern
lifestyle.

With the pace of life becomes faster, Chinese people tend to be more
“aggressive”, which also makes them appreciate responsibility better. Besides,
they are better at expressing themselves, and they have become more emotional,
too.

Compared with the result of a similar research conducted in 1992, the
Chinese at the present time are more practical. Apparently, one has to be
practical to survive the fast-changing society today.

On the other hand, more Chinese dare to become leaders than before, as
quite a large proportion of them have started businesses of their own.

Now most Chinese appreciate the current harmonious environment, and they
will still pay more attention to building their interpersonal relations, instead
of developing personalities of individuals