25 ironic illustrations that explain the differences between east and west

Siyu Cao is a designer from Beijing, China. After many years of studying and working in the United States, France and the United Kingdom, she came to the conclusion that foreigners know very little about her country, and in general have very stereotypical thoughts about her culture. That’s why she decided to create comics about Chinese culture, and created a project called Tiny Eyes.

For more than a year, Siyu has been posting stories from her life on her Instagram account, presenting the traditions and mentality of the people of her country. According to her, comics are a good source of information for anyone who wants to know a little more about China.

Check out this artist’s perspective on this country that intrigues us so much and learn a little more about the differences between the West and the East through her art.

1. Universality

2. Communication with sellers

3. Reasons to eat gyoza

4. Wrapped Gifts vs. money in envelopes

5. Ways to dress

6. Famous brands

7. Expression of concern instead of expressing feelings

8. Desire to live with parents after school

9. Reaction to a compliment

10. From idea to action

11. Lack of eye contact

12. View of nature

13. Humility and silence until someone asks something

14. The most popular seasonings

15. Collectivism is above all

16. Different answers to the same question

17. Food is the most important thing

18. Chinese don’t eat cats

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19. Asian girls look young

20. Modesty even in the workplace

21. Republic of students

22. Explanations

23. Different emotions, one expression

24. The eyes

25. When a gift is personal

Bonus: the secret of a good relationship with a foreigner

Siyu Cao believes that nowadays it is very important to keep in touch with people from different countries and different cultures. She hopes that her art will help people to look at Chinese people in a more respectful way.

What did you think of her work?