The quote comes from Hongmei Zhang, deputy general manager at the center for technology strategy and development at Chinese power supplier ENN Group.
She was speaking at a MIT energy conference, explaining why nuclear power was more accepted in China than in the U.S. The quote is from a CNET article:
"There are some cultural differences. To be honest, Chinese people tend to listen better. When our president Hu says something, we say, 'Yes, sir,'" she said. But in the U.S., people respond to directions by saying "Says who?" or offering second thoughts, she said.
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