Today the Chinese President, Hu Jintao comes to America to visit Washington. Much has been written about the "Raise of China" and its competition with the United States. Before you begin to think that China is an advisory, take the time to get to know China. What do you really know about China? Most people know nearly nothing or worse, only what they are told by FOX News.China, [The People's Republic of China] is over 1.3 Billion people and the second largest country in area. Chinese civilization is the world's oldest, dating back nearly 6,000 years. The Chinese invented gun powder, but only used it to make fireworks. The Chinese invented noodles or pasta and shared this with Marco Polo to bring back to Italy. The Chinese, much like the Irish, Mexicans, and others came to America seeking opportunity. There are many Chinese American families who have lived in the United States for over 150 years. Chinese food, as we know it, is not served in China and is a product of the Americanization of real Chinese cuisine. China has never attacked or invaded another country. The Chinese have spread around the globe, but in every situation the Chinese are peaceful, respectful and model citizens. During the twentieth century China transformed itself from a farming economy into the world leader in manufacturing. Today, China is one of America's best trade partners. More General Motors automobiles are sold in China than in the USA. The Chinese are not Muslim. Officially, China is non religious. Buddhist and Taoist make up nearly 90% of those who identify a religious preference. The largest English Speaking population on earth are the Chinese.
China is America's friend and partner with a similar relationship to that of America and Europe. The Chinese have problems and they prefer that America not try to tell them how to run their country. Take time to learn more about China. It is important that you know and understand this country and their culture.
1 comment:
Wow! I am so happy to read the words you wrote about China. I wish the media and our Government would quite trying to scare us about the evil and danger around us and let us think for ourselves. At least they haven't gotten to you!
If you knew about the stuff Uncle Sam has been doing to China over the last few decades, then compared it to the Chinese government's bending over backwards politeness about the issue ...
Dalai Lama and his brother have been on the payroll for decades committing what would be called terrorist attacks if they happened in our country, and China never comes out and says it in the press, even though they know about every detail. They go out of their way to be polite and harmonious.
Anyway, thanks for refusing to sign up with the Boogeyman of the month club.
Eric
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