| 你好 Jianshuowang, I'd heard about this too. I'd just like to say-- the vast majority of French people I know admire China and are appalled at what a small, vocal minority of foolish French protesters did when they attacked that brave Chinese torchbearer in the wheelchair. The same with Germany-- despite the foolishness and incompetence of their Prime Minister Angela Merkel, most Germans are more favorable to China and like the Chinese people. The same with British who are disgusted with the attacks on the torch ceremony in London. The same with us Americans, who don't agree with the protesters in San Francisco and support you. I can understand why many Chinese are feeling resentment right now, you have every right to, considering the misbehavior and arrogance of so many protesters in the USA and Europe. But most of us in these countries who have jobs, families, who work for a living, have a more respectful view of China, and we don't agree with the protesters. In other words-- please don't look at the violent protesters in France, the USA, Germany and elsewhere, and consider them representative of our views as a whole. They don't represent us and we don't agree with them. All I'm hoping for, is that we all calm down a little bit, since these product boycotts just wind up hurting everybody, needlessly. Most Chinese and Westerners get along. Most Americans and Europeans have a more positive attitude toward China. Let's just cool down and step back from the antagonism. Most of these protesters are the types of people who protest everything, all the time. They can't even locate Tibet on a map. We dislike them almost as much as you do. When next week arrives, they'll be protesting something else. Then we should all move toward more trade, interaction and respect. A cool-down period would be great for everyone. |
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