An article, republished by the People’s Daily Chongqing and China Economic Net, asks readers to judge side-by-side comparisons of Chinese and western celebrities, arguing the Chinese celebrities are “whiter than laowai“.

Here’s the entire article, said to originate from either CRI or the Dongbei News Network:

Zhang Tian’ai is more than capable; Fan Bingbing is whiter than laowai; Who wins in a photo comparison between Chinese and Western stars

With each person’s sense of aesthetics differing from others, the difference between China and the West/non-Chinese is even greater! As the reputation of Chinese stars continues to rise on the international stage, so too does their opportunities for exposure, leading to more instances of stars from China and the West being photographed side-by-side in a group photo. Even though their ages and ethnicities don’t match, each of us can appreciate that their beauty is certainly similar! Follow the writer of this post as we determine who better fits your personal sense of beauty.

Zhang Tian’ai (right) and Miranda Kerr (shown above)

Zhang Xinyu (left) and Miranda Kerr

Xiaosongjia (right) and Miranda Kerr

Gao Yuanyuan (left) and Miranda Kerr

Xu Qing (left) and Miranda Kerr

Zhang Xinyuan (right) and Miranda Kerr

Jing Tian (left) and Oscar-winner and newcomer Brie Larsen

Jing Tian (left) and Rhianna

Anne Hathaway (left) and Ni Ni

Ni Ni (left) and Victoria (Beckham)

Ni Ni (right) and queen of the elves Cate Blanchette

Liu Jialing (left) and Victoria (Beckham)

Dilraba (left) and Victoria (Beckham)

Zhang Zilin (left) and Victoria (Beckham)

Jing Tian (left) and Victoria (Beckham)

Chris Lee (left) and Tilda Swinton

He Sui (left) and (Taylor) Swift

He Sui (left) and an unknown foreign model

Fan Bingbing (right) and America’s sweetheart Jessica Alba