Opinion: What’s the message about these rich, young Chinese in America?

To the editor: May I suggest to Rudy Rong and his fuerdai cohort that they drive down Skid Row in their Lamborghinis and Ferraris tossing out millions of dollars, perhaps in $20 bills, which may be merely pocket money to them.

( “To be young, rich and Chinese in America,” Aug. 13)

It will be a win-win situation for all; the money will go a longer way than on the dance floor. In return, the fuerdai will learn the reality of humanity — helping them to grow up.

The video will surely go viral, I guarantee.

Kee Kim, La Habra

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To the editor: My reaction to this article was one mixed with sadness and irritation.

Sad because these fuerdai such as Rong come to America with family wealth that is beyond the imagination of most Americans, immigrant or native-born. These young, rich Chinese are here not to assimilate but to take over. For them, money can buy everything.

Irritated because as an immigrant who came to the States in the late 1950s, I had to begin from the bottom of the social ladder and work up with sweat and hard labor to reach where I am today. We were not allowed to buy homes in many areas; now many fuerdai pay cash for a house even before they arrive.

There is mounting anti-Chinese sentiment in Southern California, particularly the San Gabriel Valley, and The Times is certainly fueling the issue. Now I have to move away to avoid suffocation.

Harry H. Chao, MD, San Dimas

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To the editor: On many occasions, The Times has performed a service to the community by publishing news items of social significance on the front page.

Placing this article, detailing the conspicuous consumption and excesses of affluent young fuerdai, initially seems intended to provoke resentment in working-class souls to whom ordering pizza is considered a luxury.

Or was it meant as a cautionary portrayal of foreign power brokers expanding their influence in American commerce?

Jennifer Rabuchin, Burbank

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To the editor: This child’s behavior is offensive and should not get the time and space that you gave it. To highlight his wealth and ignorance is deplorable. It degrades all the hard working nonwealthy children of immigrants.

Maryellen Zasuly, Santa Monica

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