Who said anything about hating china? This is a typical response from chinese people who cannot accept that their country and culture is far from perfect. You are absolutely correct in saying that foreigners cannot get used to living in china. There is a very good reason for that. Other cultures do not kill baby girls, other cultures understand the importance of personal hygiene, other cultures treat all with respect and do not put themselves on top of a pedestal. Other cultures understand that people are different and they do not expect them to behave like the locals. Excuse me for not spending my time in china clearing my throat and spitting everywhere like an animal, excuse me for not scrapping up road kill for a free meal. You are also correct in saying that complaining is a waste of time, because in any normal democratic culture, complaining brings about change for the advancement of that society. This of course is forbidden in a totalitarian country where complaining and change is strictly unacceptable. They much prefer to stay in the dark ages whilst the rest of the world moves forward. You are also correct in saying I am proud of my western roots, as you can be sure I would certainly be ashamed and embarrassed if i were chinese.