Speaking of apologies ….

Posted by stuart on Apr 22nd, 2008
2008
Apr 22

Perhaps the Chinese mob that attacked an American who was simply doing some shopping should reflect on their actions and apologise. Read all about it here.

More importantly, China needs to act immediately to get their house in order before things get completely out of control.

Speaking of flags …

Posted by stuart on Apr 22nd, 2008
2008
Apr 22

This is how insensitivity and short-sighted ignorance can make a mountain out of a molehill. In response to the torch protests in Paris and the boss of Carrefour holding a different view of the Dalai Lama than the Motherland, Chinese anger has led to the French tricolour being adorned with swastikas.

As commenters at Zhongnanhai and Peking Duck point out, it is not hard to imagine China’s response to their flag being covered with the symbol of their WW2 occupiers.

I’m neither French nor Chinese, but this action is far more worthy of an apology than the disruptions of a few protesters in Paris. I suspect France will be waiting for a long time.