My generation feels like it's the lucky one,' she told me one night. 'Our grandparents had the Great Leap Forward, our parents had the Cultural Revolution. But we get to study, to travel, to make money. So I guess we really don't think that much about the Square thing.
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The speaker reflects on the generational differences in China, noting a sense of fortune among her peers compared to the struggles faced by previous generations. While grandparents experienced the disruptive Great Leap Forward and parents lived through the Cultural Revolution, her generation enjoys advantages like education, travel, and economic opportunities.

This perspective highlights a notable disconnection regarding historical events such as the Tiananmen Square protests. Her sentiment illustrates how the privileges of modern life have led her generation to prioritize personal ambitions over collective memory, suggesting a shift in values and awareness of the past.

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