China is known for its industrial output but, even more notable is its stance on human rights. Often American businesses find it easy and seamless to work with Chinese corporations because there are no strings attached. . . . Never any human rights activist groups demanding better work environments, never any environmentalists demanding that you cater to the ecosystem. It is one of the ways China makes itself marketable, they don't have very much legislation restricting big business similar to the Carnegie steel days in America.
Recently one of China's most prominent human rights activists, Hu jia was jailed on questionable charges of inciting subversion. Condoleeza Rice has spoken out against China's handling of the situation but, admits that the situation is tricky and needs to be handled with care because of the upcoming Olympics.
Do yo think the Olympics should be an excuse to turn the other cheek ?
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I was just watching the news and three people climbed the ropes of the Golden Gate Bridge in non-violent protest to show two signs to Free Tibet. Also-there have been protests all around the world with the Olympic torch run because of China's stance on Human Rights. I definitely don't think it is okay to use the Olympics as an excuse--but hopefully with all the media attention-people will become aware of what is going on and put public pressure on various governments in this world to stop doing business with a country that does not care about human rights.
I think it kinda sucks using the Olympics as a bargaining tool but I can see why so many people are. China has a huge impact on many different countries and I think its a shame China doesn't care about human rights.
If using the Olympics helps end many of the problems (like Darfur) then maybe its a good thing.
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