Saying those countries have been claimed by China is outrageous to put it lightly, and then saying to get over it is even more obscene. Tell the Iraqis to just "get over" the last ten years, see how that goes.
You're only safer in China if you never say anything.
And that's not even true anyway, because America is so diverse there are countless areas to live, of all variations, that are completely safe. The problem is, you're ignorant of America.