China’s most dangerous export
Posted by stuart on Nov 2nd, 2009
2009
Nov 2
No, not gun running to Sudan, Burma, or Zimbabwe. Not even leaded toothpaste or enhanced dairy produce.
Worse.
The BBC have caught up with the self-evident fact that China expects the rest of the world to toe its domestic line by trying to dictate who, what, where, and how artists, humanitarians, writers, filmakers, and journalists can express themselves:
Bangladesh (news just in)
More Australia (the first two comments on this site are priceless examples of the knucklehead variety)
And on, and on, and on…
Newsflash for Beijing’s censorship peddlars: we’re not buying
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 am
“We’re not buying” is a good answer, but I favour this one, by Ai Weiwei:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4068459550_9195a06644_o.gif
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 am
Thanks for that, Neddy.
The consequences of sitting back and letting them get away with it are unthinkable. Sadly, that’s exactly what too many countries are doing.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
If the rest of the world want to deal with China, they need to respect China’s position. It’s as simple as that.
Chinese people is watching, it is important to give these countries greater scrutiny. Let them know supporting nationalism and terrorism within China is unacceptable.
November 7th, 2009 at 1:44 am
A Chinese – thanks for stopping off at this humble watering hole.
The point is, China needs to respect the freedom of speech and pluralism that exist elsewhere. They should have more confidence than to feel threatened by alternative views of the world.
November 7th, 2009 at 7:50 am
If that is so, why does America censor its Cold War atrocities?
America (and Britain, America’s lapdog) is the greatest suppressor of truths.
November 7th, 2009 at 10:58 am
s – I refer you to the post title for guidance.