I’m sorry if you took offense to it, but none was meant and after some googling, it would seem most uses of the term are not offensive. I’ve heard engineers say it many, many times and never with malicious or hateful intent. Obviously, China is capable of manufacturing many wonderful products. For example, the Apple products I was just praising.
And then there’s AliExpress… I’m not sure how it’s racist to use a portmanteau of “Chinese” and “aluminium” in reference to low quality goods manufactured in China. But going forward, I’ll keep in mind that it could be considered offensive.
I’m sorry if you took offense to it, but none was meant and after some googling, it would seem most uses of the term are not offensive. I’ve heard engineers say it many, many times and never with malicious or hateful intent. Obviously, China is capable of manufacturing many wonderful products. For example, the Apple products I was just praising.
And then there’s AliExpress… I’m not sure how it’s racist to use a portmanteau of “Chinese” and “aluminium” in reference to low quality goods manufactured in China. But going forward, I’ll keep in mind that it could be considered offensive.
This is an ignorant take that needs to no longer be held.
There are 55 ethnic groups in China.
China is a country not a race.