I have a dilemma.
Am I a hypocrite protesting against the behaviour of China on one hand and considering doing business with them on the other?
Whilst I don’t pretend to be across the complete facts, and I’m sure there is a fair bit of ‘information management’ going on, but understanding is that my principles are not in line with the way the Chinese Government operates. Particularly around free speech and Tibet.
Again, I don’t proclaim that I, my business or the government of the my country, Australia, are perfect by any stretch of the imagination. We have our faults too.
It’s undoubted that there are great opportunities in China, and also the interaction of ‘western’ people and companies may have a positive, long term impact.
I don’t have an answer. I think I should say no. But it’s not simple and the long answer is more like a book, than a blog post.
Simmer….
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1 Richard Giles // May 19, 2008 at 6:38 am
I think the first thing to consider is that you’re probably not getting all the facts from the media. So, I think a little research is required before siding with one political standpoint. I’m not saying nothing is going on, just that we all know MMS is biased.
The other thing to consider is that by working with China, it may encourage them to open up more. Shutting them out I doubt will do anything.
One thing I have come to learn about China is that in some respects (I repeat, some respects), their government style if the best for the country. It is a massive population, and our political style may not do as well. Compare China to India for instance.
Just my 2 cents worth. :)
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