I think western sophistication has perverted natural behaviour.
I agree with you fox. I also tend to think that a Chinese girl who is fully aware of all the implications of the 'I love myself' statement will still wear the Tshirt - with pride.
To me the greatest difference between a Chinese girl and a Western girl is concept of self. A Chinese girl has a very clear picture of herself - her strengths and abilities - from an early age. That is why she can be assertive and hold her ground in any situation.
At the same time her Western counterpart is more than likely burying herself in courses and books aimed at subjects such as ' Building Positive & Empowering Strength for Women.'
They are searching for something a Chinese girl has developed before the age of 5.
My former girlfriend is not beautiful. Every night she sits in front of a mirror and rubs cream into her face. When she has finished she kisses her image in the mirror and smiles. It is not vanity that compels her to do that - she just happens to like the person that she is. So do I.