Comments on: The Big Show Comes To Beijing http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/ The OCOB Graduate Program Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:24:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ryan Moore http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5105 Ryan Moore Sun, 04 May 2008 02:43:49 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5105 On the Brand Strategies article – I agree that the human rights issues in China are of great concern for all human beings everywhere in the world. However, I believe that the Olympic Games are not the place to air political, religious, and philosophical differences. The International Olympic Committee says its mission is "to build a peaceful and better world in the Olympic spirit which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” I understand the desire to use this world wide platform to express your political views, bring attention to social injustices, boycott corporate entities, and express alternative opinions – but is that not defeating the entire foundation on which these games were built? If there is ever a time to put aside our differences and celebrate our similarities – this is it. So get off your soapbox and play ball. On the Brand Strategies article – I agree that the human rights issues in China are of great concern for all human beings everywhere in the world. However, I believe that the Olympic Games are not the place to air political, religious, and philosophical differences. The International Olympic Committee says its mission is “to build a peaceful and better world in the Olympic spirit which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” I understand the desire to use this world wide platform to express your political views, bring attention to social injustices, boycott corporate entities, and express alternative opinions – but is that not defeating the entire foundation on which these games were built? If there is ever a time to put aside our differences and celebrate our similarities – this is it. So get off your soapbox and play ball.

]]> By: Ryan Moore http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5104 Ryan Moore Sun, 04 May 2008 02:06:30 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5104 The article “In Search of …Something” brings up a disturbing question. What is the real reason the communist party is now publicly endorsing religion? Does it make sense that the government of China would now, during this time of socioeconomic inequality and instability, embrace religion? What better way to pacify its citizens and – as President Hu says – promote a “harmonious society” than for the government to encourage its people to follow religious ideologies. I believe the party’s constitutional amendment to - "rally religious believers in making contributions to economic and social development" exemplifies my point. Religion can act as a powerful sedative for inequality and political unrest in a society and make its followers believe that their hard work will be rewarded in non-monetary ways. Then – to top it off – the communist party takes it a step further and gives the people their own version of the 10 commandments. Nice. That oughta do it. The article “In Search of …Something” brings up a disturbing question. What is the real reason the communist party is now publicly endorsing religion? Does it make sense that the government of China would now, during this time of socioeconomic inequality and instability, embrace religion? What better way to pacify its citizens and – as President Hu says – promote a “harmonious society” than for the government to encourage its people to follow religious ideologies. I believe the party’s constitutional amendment to - “rally religious believers in making contributions to economic and social development” exemplifies my point. Religion can act as a powerful sedative for inequality and political unrest in a society and make its followers believe that their hard work will be rewarded in non-monetary ways. Then – to top it off – the communist party takes it a step further and gives the people their own version of the 10 commandments. Nice. That oughta do it.

]]> By: Chris Carr http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5072 Chris Carr Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:02:25 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5072 Yes, the article Chris W. read and commented on is outstanding. It was full of such good info I read it twice The article on religion in China was also outstanding and I read that one twice. These articles pull together a very complex subject into a manageable form we can get our heads and hands around. This is one of the reasons I like the WSJ so much. There are not a lot of newspaper reporters out there than can do this type of quality reporting and writing. Now, whether Murdoch in time screws this up is another question. The Chinese leadership does and will continue to have its hands full to try and address the migration issue. A very, very tough project to manage. My management challenges pale in comparison to the fellow or lady who head that issue up in China. Yes, the article Chris W. read and commented on is outstanding. It was full of such good info I read it twice The article on religion in China was also outstanding and I read that one twice. These articles pull together a very complex subject into a manageable form we can get our heads and hands around. This is one of the reasons I like the WSJ so much. There are not a lot of newspaper reporters out there than can do this type of quality reporting and writing. Now, whether Murdoch in time screws this up is another question.

The Chinese leadership does and will continue to have its hands full to try and address the migration issue. A very, very tough project to manage. My management challenges pale in comparison to the fellow or lady who head that issue up in China.

]]> By: Chris White http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5071 Chris White Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:14:37 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/the-big-show-comes-to-beijing/#comment-5071 The article, On the Move, about China's massive migration to urban areas brings up some interesting points. Unlike similar developing countries like India and Brazil, China is, as far as I know, without the slums that plague many urban areas in these countries. By slowly reducing the severity of the hukou system, the pace of migration was, for the most part, able to match the pace of infrastructure and economic development. Now, however, regional governments are concerned that their cities may not be able to handle the rapid influx. China’s government is caught in a tough situation because it wants to reduce the discrepancies between the middle and lower classes, the urban residents and farmers respectively, in order to reduce the likelihood of social backlashes. The problem the government faces is how fast is too fast. In addition it seems like no one is set on helping the farmers directly. It seems that their only choice is to move east. The article, On the Move, about China’s massive migration to urban areas brings up some interesting points. Unlike similar developing countries like India and Brazil, China is, as far as I know, without the slums that plague many urban areas in these countries. By slowly reducing the severity of the hukou system, the pace of migration was, for the most part, able to match the pace of infrastructure and economic development. Now, however, regional governments are concerned that their cities may not be able to handle the rapid influx. China’s government is caught in a tough situation because it wants to reduce the discrepancies between the middle and lower classes, the urban residents and farmers respectively, in order to reduce the likelihood of social backlashes. The problem the government faces is how fast is too fast. In addition it seems like no one is set on helping the farmers directly. It seems that their only choice is to move east.

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