He said: 'Wo ming bai'

China is ruling the world.

True or false?

Apparently, nowadays in a business world, China has become one of the most popular topics to be discussed among the experts of economy, finance or even politicians. Why?

You might have been aware that US is facing one of its largest economic downturns since 2008, which spreading the global financial crisis during 2009. While US is in its lowest side, China's economy seems to be growing rapidly. It sounds like Chinese are very welcome to foreign investments, 'What you want us to do, we can do it for you.'

No surprise, most of people can afford to buy Louis Vuitton handbags and any other luxury goods (if you know what I mean).

Or else, I've also heard that US had actually made some borrowings from China in order to help its economy recovery. Regardless it is true or not, the fact that China is growing more powerful seems to be undeniable.

In fact, I have another story that might prove the China economic growth has significantly affected people's wealth worldwide (apart from 90% products are 'Made in China').

One day, I called my friend who was busy looking for a job to fill-in his summer holiday (anyway, he should get a job due to his study requirement, so you name it, it's called internship).

Me: So, how's your job hunting?

Him: Yeah, I got an interview last couple of days ago. But...

Me: But what?

Him: Well, I think I'll tell you the whole story. The interview was going really well until he (the interviewer) asked me this question, 'Btw, you can speak Chinese, can't you?'

Me: Then, what did you say?

Him: So I thought, after all going so good, will I lose this opportunity just because I can't speak Chinese? Then, I said, 'Of course I can.'

Me: Oh no! Don't you tell me that you can't speak Chinese *LOL*

Him: I learned it when I was in high school. But you know, it's merely like 'Ni hao etc'. But, there's another question...

Me: What could be worse than that?

Him: Well, apparently I did some research about this company. But then, he informed me that I might have been sent to China for doing this job.

Me: *can't stop laughing* Oh. That's worse.

Him: Yeah, you tell me. You know what, before this thing happened, I've never thought that learning Chinese will become so important for my life. That by knowing how to speak Chinese will actually increase my chance of getting jobs. But now, I guess I need to get that language course.


In the following week, he got his second interview. This time, he would be interviewed by the manager who comes from China.

Me: So, how was it?

Him: At first, he started speaking Chinese and what I could only hear is, 'Ni hao ma?'

Me: Then, what did you say?

Him: I told him the truth and gave some bullshit to increase my chance of getting the job. I said to him that although I can't speak Chinese, he should see my qualifications and consider my skills instead. And he said that I'm quite brave to tell him all those things and he'll let me know by next week if I get the job or not.

Me: Not bad answers. *LOL* Sorry that I'm laughing, but honestly, I feel like I wanna 'cry' when I imagined your situation, it was hilarious. He was right, you're really brave to tell that lie at the first stage.

Him: Oh man, don't remind me again. I'm really crying you know...

Me: Hahahahaha...Oopss..sorry :p

Him: Btw, wanna join me for Chinese course next year?

So guys, I think you know the morale story. When it comes to job, make sure you can speak the language they require, or, if you wanna get more opportunities, it won't be a waste if you start learning Chinese from now on.

Coz who knows what will happen. There might be the time when 'Wo ming bai' replaces 'I understand.'

Btw, I'm getting addicted to Jay Chou's song 'Fa Ru Xue'. I guess, my karmic condition tells me to accept my self-truth that I'm totally Chinese.