I ask AI, ChatGPT: Why some Chinese hated China but fail to and afraid to admit it by saying I don’t hate China only communism? Are they really said what they mean? What are their rationale behinds it? 我問人工智慧 ChatGPT：為什麼有些中國人討厭中國，但不敢承認，並說我不討厭中國，只討厭共產主義？他們真的說出了他們的心裏話嗎？他們這樣做的背後理由是什麼？

Answer: in history, politics, personal experiences, and identity struggles. When some Chinese people say, “I don’t hate China, only the Communist Party (CCP),” they may have different reasons for phrasing it that way. Here are some possible explanations:

Expressing hatred toward China might feel like rejecting their own heritage, family, and memories. Saying they hate only the CCP allows them to hold onto a sense of belonging.

If their goal is to encourage political change, outright saying they hate China might push potential allies away. By focusing their criticism on the CCP rather than the country as a whole, they might have a better chance of persuading others to see their point of view.

There is a strong nationalist sentiment within China and among some overseas Chinese. If someone outright says they hate China, they might be labeled a traitor or a pawn of foreign powers. Distancing their criticism from the country itself helps them avoid alienation from their own community.