I have long maintained that boycotts rarely work well as a tool of political protest. Even when mobilized as a collective national action like a trade embargo, history has not shown much effectiveness in causing political change, other than merely increasing bitterness (like the Embargo against Cuba). Against a much larger target, with even broader scope, such as "boycott … [Read more...] about New Internet Economy Puts Dent In “Boycott China”
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Translation: I am sorry, but I am not boycotting French goods
Note: This is a translation of an essay published in the Chinese Youth On-Line (中青在线). This translation is meant to bring to readers' attention some of the diverse opinions publicly expressed in today's China. I came across it because it was highlighted as the number one piece in Sina's (新浪) opinion section. [UPDATE]: ESWN also has a translation of this article and some more. … [Read more...] about Translation: I am sorry, but I am not boycotting French goods
Recommended reading: China and the West revisited
H/T to David Peng for pointing out this article written by Assaf Lichtash and published in the Jerusalem Post. David also pointed out an interesting discussion thread on this article in Chination Report. … [Read more...] about Recommended reading: China and the West revisited