Posted by David Naughton on January 06, 1997 at 21:11:44:
In Reply to: Re: China posted by Jonathan T. Schmidt on January 05, 1997 at 16:01:46:
: : : Is there any truth to this idea that China has something up its sleeve? That it now has an impressive collection of high-tech weaponry that could compete with the US and that it has plans to increase it's power in the world by some secret technology or advancement. I've heard it has serious disputes with the US. I also know that in Canada, Jean Cretian is working hard to further the ties with China and I'm wondering what the big deal is about? Are there reasons why it has become so important and is being discussed more in the media? I know little about China save that it is a communist country with the largest population and will be taking back Hong Kong in July. Is there any validation why some seem to fear the possible future actions of this country?
: : The fear of China is that they have characteristics that we Americans find unappealing, poverty
: : polution, communism etc. Why fear them? Growth, thier will probably
: : neccesitate expansion, expansion of a bacteria-like culture.
: China is like a big bulging zit almost ready to burst. Most of us don't want the puss to get all over ourselves.
Jon, I hope your comments are meant to be a metaphor for some of
the awful things the Chinese people are being subjected to right now,
and not just blatant bigotry and xenophobia. However nothing you've
said indicates that you have any concern for these people. It
would be better for you and the world if you would display a little
more understanding and compassion.