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Introspection and Empathy Among Reactions to Japan Quake

While Chinese cyberspace is generally not known for its empathy for the Japanese, the ugly nationalist celebration which flared up immediately after the disaster was far from the only response. It is certainly still present, in, for example, some reactions to billionaire Chen Guangbiao’s rescue mission, covered by China Real Time Report:Mr. Chen’s sudden generosity towards a country that on