I am living overseas for 15 years I felt way

behind cultural curve. I was surprised by reactions to my post. Does asking questions offend people? Some people here sound too bitter. I could be wrong.

I have to say that I was sincere in asking those questions and had no intention to invoke bicker.

The reactions remind me of a recent news conference by Foreign Minister of China. In it, there was US reporter asking about increase defense budget of China. The wording of the question does not sound critical and kind of neutral. But upon hearing the question, the Minister snapped and almost lost it. I was wondering where those anger came from. The question is simple to answer. I have no idea. The chinese leaders and some of chinese seems always to be too edgy. It would not be good for health in such a state for long time, let it alone to learn and solve anything

Anyway, just observation. I could be wrong and did not know something others do