Why the Chinese GC bosses have such unusual names

The classification fans have to get used to a new name again. Bill Pan. Like the name of outgoing president Sky Sun, that of the Fosun emissary a rather unusual one in these latitudes. Moreover, it doesn’t really look like a Chinese name, but rather one that comes from a random number generator.

But why is that? Blick asks the professor modern Chinese language and literature at the University of Zurich (UZH) Andrea Riemenschnitter after. “Many Chinese take on a Western first name when they study or work abroad.” those are Actually very normal, she explains.

The Chinese like to choose exotic names

All in all, there are many reasons why western names are needed. “For example because of the difficult pronunciation, to better recognize first and last name, for better integration abroad or because of certain Chinese conventions. In more conservative circles in China, only people of lower rank are addressed by their first names. That does not apply to the chosen stage name.”

After all, people are free to choose the international name according to their mood. “Sometimes they choose exotic names like Homer – either because someone is particularly interested in Greek literature and culture or because they like the Simpsons character.” cool found,” concludes Riemenschnitter.

Source : Blick