American MSM seems to be free in the same way that the old Soviet joke argued that Soviet papers are free: they are free to attack ceaselessly those who have been designated "enemies".
The last 12 months of Sinophobia were painful to watch and read.
The last 12 months of Sinophobia were painful to watch and read.
It brings memories of similar hysterias: after Sept 11 (Taliban turned within a day from heroes to villains), in the run up to the Iraq war (nuclear arms were everywhere but UN was just stupid or corrupt not to see), then on Iran (where is now Ahmedinejad the new Hitler?) etc.
The point is not that China is blameless or right or great, the point is that one should exert some common sense and tact when writing, and not publish 100% of phobic articles.
The hysteria encourages bad, lazy and ignorant writers (and this shows): if you invent any negative story on China, it will be published---no matter how badly written or badly sourced.
Learn from history and use some tact.
Learn from history and use some tact.
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