Most of east asian are **by default** altruism, because we are taught that way from when we were children. what we lack is rather some selfishness, which means finding out own mission and dedicating self without asking for permission and applause from others.

Probably it's contrary to European. However it's not contadiction.

I think both need and only each emphasis the weaker side as important.

I name it "the two stage rocket": first, develop strong individual, then cooperate among them.

yup, it's the almost same as you say. Just using in other words. 

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 In the context of east asia, more accurate to say "Confucianism" rather than "altruism" though