Thank goodness, the European Union has finally decided to turn down China’s offer. Otherwise, I’m going to think that the EU would prostitute itself for as little as £60b, which is not even a good price.
Well, my friends here in EU would probably ask “how come turning down the needed money for EU’s bailout plan a good thing for this crisis-stricken euro zone”. Oh, I have to admit that at first sign, it was a bit gloomy. However, when you think about what terrible thing would have come after receiving the blood-stained money, you’d be thankful that someone in the executive level has the guts to say no to it.
Let’s just imagine that the EU has taken China’s aid offer. What does the EU have to give China in return? EU’s support in China’s bit to obtain market-economy status, a removal of the arms embargo that imposed after the Tiananmen Square Massacre and greater influence at the International Monetary Fund.
“Is that it? That seems reasonable to me.” If you are thinking like that, you are, as what the former leader of China Jiang Zeming once called some Honking reporters, “too simple, and sometimes naive.”
You should know China wants far more than that provided that you have some knowledge of this regime. Once you take the money, the next thing, before you know it, you are selling your integrity and turning yourself into a shameless prostitute by frequently performing ass-kissing for money. Or worse, you silenced yourself on the human right issues and abandoned all your beliefs and principles.
Just a few days ago, a Tibet development forum was held in Athens, which according to China’s senior propagandist would highlight the achievements of Tibet under the party’s ruling. China’s state news agency Xinhua said “over 200 government officials and scholars, as well as business and media representatives from Greece, China and other countries are attending the forum.” Magnificent! Just when you think Greece was at the verge of bankrupt, the country managed to co-sponsor such a great event. Better still, China announced to invest a great sum of money in Greece just a few weeks ago. What a happy coincidence!
“Who cares about Taiwan? It’s just a little island that does not have a significant trade relationship with the EU. Who cares about Tibet? That poor old bloke Dalai Lama does not have £60b, so he’d better not be a trouble-maker. And those decedents, well, they should have better behaved to avoid pissing off China.” You would get used to thinking and hearing these once you accept the offer. Sounds awful, isn’t it? Well, that’s why I said not taking China’s money is a wise thing. At least, you will be able to keep your integrity and stand firm on issues that matters.
On the other hand, by not taking China’s money you are doing a good deed to the Chinese people. I know £60b does not sound that much to you European people, but it is a rather huge amount of money and with it many good things can be done. Say, a free medical care system for all. The Chinese government has long been saying that the country can’t afford a free medical care system for its citizens. However, it is not so true. According to the calculation of a Guangdong health official, to imposing a free medical care system would only require £50b. See, with the money you turned down, the Chinese can bring in a free medical system with £10b in balance. Other good invest options include education. China’s annual education budget is around 20£, and the money spared from the bailout plan could actually triple the budget.
You see, turning down China’s offer is mutually beneficial to both the EU and China. Then why on earth should anyone not cheer up? After all, it is a win-win.
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Why EU turing down China’s money is a good thing
Thank goodness, the European Union has finally decided to turn down China’s offer. Otherwise, I’m going to think that the EU would prostitute itself for as little as £60b, which is not even a good price.
Well, my friends here in EU would probably ask “how come turning down the needed money for EU’s bailout plan a good thing for this crisis-stricken euro zone”. Oh, I have to admit that at first sign, it was a bit gloomy. However, when you think about what terrible thing would have come after receiving the blood-stained money, you’d be thankful that someone in the executive level has the guts to say no to it.
Let’s just imagine that the EU has taken China’s aid offer. What does the EU have to give China in return? EU’s support in China’s bit to obtain market-economy status, a removal of the arms embargo that imposed after the Tiananmen Square Massacre and greater influence at the International Monetary Fund.
“Is that it? That seems reasonable to me.” If you are thinking like that, you are, as what the former leader of China Jiang Zeming once called some Honking reporters, “too simple, and sometimes naive.”
You should know China wants far more than that provided that you have some knowledge of this regime. Once you take the money, the next thing, before you know it, you are selling your integrity and turning yourself into a shameless prostitute by frequently performing ass-kissing for money. Or worse, you silenced yourself on the human right issues and abandoned all your beliefs and principles.
Just a few days ago, a Tibet development forum was held in Athens, which according to China’s senior propagandist would highlight the achievements of Tibet under the party’s ruling. China’s state news agency Xinhua said “over 200 government officials and scholars, as well as business and media representatives from Greece, China and other countries are attending the forum.” Magnificent! Just when you think Greece was at the verge of bankrupt, the country managed to co-sponsor such a great event. Better still, China announced to invest a great sum of money in Greece just a few weeks ago. What a happy coincidence!
“Who cares about Taiwan? It’s just a little island that does not have a significant trade relationship with the EU. Who cares about Tibet? That poor old bloke Dalai Lama does not have £60b, so he’d better not be a trouble-maker. And those decedents, well, they should have better behaved to avoid pissing off China.” You would get used to thinking and hearing these once you accept the offer. Sounds awful, isn’t it? Well, that’s why I said not taking China’s money is a wise thing. At least, you will be able to keep your integrity and stand firm on issues that matters.
On the other hand, by not taking China’s money you are doing a good deed to the Chinese people. I know £60b does not sound that much to you European people, but it is a rather huge amount of money and with it many good things can be done. Say, a free medical care system for all. The Chinese government has long been saying that the country can’t afford a free medical care system for its citizens. However, it is not so true. According to the calculation of a Guangdong health official, to imposing a free medical care system would only require £50b. See, with the money you turned down, the Chinese can bring in a free medical system with £10b in balance. Other good invest options include education. China’s annual education budget is around 20£, and the money spared from the bailout plan could actually triple the budget.
You see, turning down China’s offer is mutually beneficial to both the EU and China. Then why on earth should anyone not cheer up? After all, it is a win-win.
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