Posts Tagged ‘Tibet’
Isn't capitalism wonderful?
Flag of Tibetan Government in exile, or as most Chinese called, the “snow mountain and lion flag”, is banned in China since the exile of Dalai Lama in 1959.
The flag existed for nearly a century now.
However, as the BBC reports, people have been found out that the Tibetan flag they are holding to against the recent Chinese crackdown, as many other goods nowadays, is also Made in China.
The manufacturers said they have no idea on what flag it is apart from the fact that the flag is quite “colourful”.
I believe this statement. Chinese People who go to rallies, have strong views on politics are the absolutely minority of 1.3 billion people. Most of us, just like you, want to only have a peaceful place to live, and more money to spend.
That’s why censorship in China such as the Great Firewall could be so effective.However, it also has bad sides for the government, and the made in china Tibetan flag is one of them.
Apart from censorship issues, I think this is also a vivid demonstration showing that capitalists, regardless of their geographic locations, money is the only issue they really care about.
Pro-china rally in Aotea Square today
If you don't know what I'm talking about, here's the news.
I do not held a point of view on this kind of events. We are living in a free country so everyone has the right to get on the street and make his/her voice heard.
However, I do have an opinion on people who put themselves into this Tibet debate and protest thing. Whether they are pro-china or pro-Tibet; it is in my opinion that people from both sides are fundamentally the same - extremist, ignorant, and both sides believe they are representing the holy truth - the only difference is that they have different religious belief.
If you thought Chinese are non-religious people, you sure need to know a lot more about this country.
Anyway, I still just enjoy to use my camera to record everything down.
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