Interesting article.
I am almost of the opinion that North American media is trying to become the Yin to the Yang of North American capitalism.
On that vein, there is next to no media Yang to the Yin of the Chinese political environment. Either not allowed to in their regional environment, or we are limited to access to that information by the North American media Yin.... most likely the former.
When one considers the incredible amount of leftist Canadian press over the Kyoto accord (environmental) and gay marriage (human rights) issues vis-a-vis the massive increase in Chinese oil/coal consumption (environmental impact) and continued severe oppression of their citizens (human rights), it truly amazes me. The press for the most part gets on board with opening up trade with China; they follow the junkets over there (nice perks, I am sure) and never address the irony of their mixed messages.
So, trade with socialists is OK. Relations with capitalists is not. No?
Damn I am hungry... time to order Chinese... But that might be a problem for the press, 'cause the delivery boy isn't driving a rickshaw. Or would it be? I am confused.
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