> That is precisely the line I referred to. It apears to be a reference to Americans and Europeans believing East Asian body shapes and appearances as being illegitimate.
I defer to your judgment on attitudes toward Asians as you are better equipped than I to have a view on that.
However, the line I cited speaks about PATENTS — that is to say, the protection of Intellectual Property and inventions. That is the part that I choked on (I’m a part-time inventor).
How did that relate to Asian body types, in your view?
It seems to be analogy that uses a continuous source of irritation between the US and China for its reference. The analogy is weak in a forum where many users simply do not understand analogy and irony. I may be wrong but that would then be the only line in the post that would be offensive and I would not attribute malevolence to the poster until I see other things that would be consistent with a literal take on the phrase in question. I understand your sensitivity to the use of the word “patent,” though.