I totall agree with Christof. Certainly, individualism is highly valued in Germany (and many other western countries) but the picture which you posted implies that we are walking the path of life alone. While the men on the right side are holding hands and form a line (as not to let any troube break through) the left one stands in the middle of an open terrain - can't be true. I enjoy teamwork, my family and friends. Cheers! :)

I can not totally agree with theese sentences. I heard about this context. I think what you mean is that in China the value "family" is more important compared to Germany. You are right to say that Germans are interested in individual fulfillment. But please be careful: I do not think that it is right to say that the German workforce dislikes teamwork. All projects I did for the industry or in the university were done in teamwork. And I really like it. Furthermore I am not interested in spending my leisure time allone. I do it with my friends and my family ...