|
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/pomfretschina/2008/04/china_bashing_its_back.html
其中一个美国人网友,Amicus的评论很让我感动.如下:
amicus:
I put the blame right on the doorsteps of the media and the politicians for the rising hatred toward China. China is a very complex country. But when you hear/read comments on China, it is reduced to some sound bites. They comment on China, with such a confidence, as if they completely understand the issues. Remember, even the most experienced expert can't even figure out who is supporting Clinton make how people think of Clinton and Obama even after such a long compaign season. How can they claim to know China?
The news reports or the commentary pieces are all written by people who know nothing about China. They rely on some code names to describe China, such as "communism regime", "oppressive government", etc, to convey a bad impression on China. Seriously, if you really want to understand China, at least put some experts on to, not just some reporters or politicians. In the west, China-bashing is so popular because it is the most cost-effective way of scoring some points. Look at Nancy Pelosi. As a majority leader of the US congress, she is supposed to have a much greater influence on the US behavior, instead she is trying her best to influence China's behavior. Do you find it ironic? Every country has problems, very hard problems with no good solutions. Just because it happens in another country, it doesn't make it easier to solve.
Just be careful of what you are wishing for: prompting blind hatred towards China within your own country may back fire. Most Chinese have very good feelings towards westeren countries, don't waste it. After this incidence, it may all be gone. Goen with it is the credibility of the western media.
April 17, 2008 10:12 AM |
|