Chinese criminal, the diving instructor WS was already defensive — and he wrapped it in patriotism.
He said Americans and Australians spearfish too, that Chinese people should not feel inferior, and that he speared the critically endangered hawksbill not only because of his “ability” and because he thinks he could break laws in an “inferior” country such as Indonesia.
Slaughtering a defenseless protected turtle in a conservation area became a proof of China is superior.
The argument was whataboutism, wounded pride, and “I have the ability.” It all boils down to one thing: insecurity.
The wolf warriors, tough stances and various acts is just the Chinese not confident about themselves and they have to bully someone or something to feel good about themselves.