a hshieh blog.

Just when we all thought attacks against the Chinese couldn’t get more blatant, another Gizmodo blog entry and comments shows the true, misguided and hateful thoughts of (primarily) Americans towards the Chinese people. When will the United States realise that China no longer truly considers itself a communistic country? Many countries have realised this switch already, perhaps the States simply refuses.

Regardless, attacks against the Chinese people are uncalled for. The Chinese don’t call American citizens violent, militaristic, dominating people because the United States invaded Iraq. They address the United States government instead, if at all. Perhaps it’s time to stop insulting persons who didn’t do anything wrong.

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China has had a difficult time dealing with the criticism of their definitely-could-be-improved foreign policy. But arrogant and misguided attacks directed towards the Chinese people are never justified. The Chinese people are constantly berated and patronised for the Chinese government’s actions. China won’t pull out of Tibet, though they should, sure; but, when will the US pull out of Iraq? We don’t hear the Chinese constantly attacking US citizens with critical remarks.

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