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The sociologist Fei Xiaotong emphasized the problems we encounter when we try to analyze China using non-Chinese frameworks, models, or concepts.

Prompt:
The sociologist Fei Xiaotong emphasized the problems we encounter when we try to analyze China using non-Chinese frameworks, models, or concepts. What do you think about that claim? Can you find examples of cases where applying non-Chinese concepts or models led to important misunderstandings about China? Are there ever times when
non-Chinese perspectives are useful or helpful in understanding China?

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