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qweds, I think the same can be said about pretty much every (relatively) powerful country. People "hate" China for saying "we're a huge market, so we can do whatever we want, or you won't get in on the action." People hate Russia for saying "we've got nukes and a big attitude, so don't fuck with us." People hate France for saying "we're French, so fuck off." The list goes on and on.
Perhaps your statement is part of it, not it doesn't explain everything.
I bet the Germanic tribes hated Rome in ancient time... And you can bet the Dutch hated the Spanish during their occupation, and the French during their occupation in the Napoleonic glory days, and the Germans during Hitler's leadership. The big boys are always hated, no matter what they do - they're simply a threat to everyone else.
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