Martial arts. The umbrella being casually stepped along by the man as he walks - step one two three, the umbrella taps to the ground - then again, can also be a weapon at a moment's need.
Tai Chi, is slowly practiced fighting.
I've been to China, spent some time there. Chinese are almost without exception, focused on power, warfare and fighting. They're quite good at it.
All Asia seems militarized, ironically, compared with America. Typically here you can go for months without ever seeing any military vehicles - perhaps driving along the interstate with their lights on. In Asia, military is everywhere.
China is big, strong and military. PLA is everywhere, and society there is very carefully controlled. This poster thinks China is a (lot) like pre-war Germany.
Except they're a lot bigger, and have nukes.
Same attitude of wanting to right perceived historical grievances. Often the word "pride" is used by Chinese to describe their ascending power.
Problem is, in Chinese society there's virtually never a stable relationship between equals. We should not expect China to relate to us, the way we would relate to China if roles were reversed. Chinese "pride" will seem like something quite different, to us.
America, and Americans, tend to react positively to equality, and quite negatively to arrogance. Pride to an American, may lead to friendliness and generosity. Gloating is almost universally frowned upon.
China, and Chinese, are almost the exact opposite. All relationships are vertical. Either you are above, or below, others. If you are below them, you demur and act respectful.
If you are equal - that's just temporary.
If you are above others, you have "face", show off, gloat and pretty much act like a dictator. It's just the way it works. Power is used.
China, as it becomes stronger, will not become more moderate.
Moderation is for the weak. As China strengthens, it will become increasingly arrogant and confrontational.
Until eventually, it will attack.
That's the way it will be. I wish those in our government dealing with China, understood the Chinese.
We've become so PC and think everyone is the same, it may someday so hobble our ability to recognize danger, as to destroy our ability to protect ourselves.
We need to get past PC. Muslims are not like non-Muslims, and Chinese are not like Americans. Pretending we're all the same just makes things worse.
The sooner we are comfortable with those truths, the better for everyone.
We must, IMHO, adopt very soon, an attitude and policy towards the government of the PRC that is similar to what Reagan did to the Soviets in the 80s. We can still avoid the worst, IMHO, if we do so soon. If we do not, then there is is a growing potential for an hellacious war at some point, far worse than World War II in my opinion.
As one who has also spent a bit of time in the Middle Kingdom, I agree 100%. We are in big trouble and we are not preparing for what is likely.