05.22.08
The Donation Phenomenon
Michael Mogg has an excellent description of the post-quake donation fever in China:
Yao Ming, who used to be the darling of China and who inspired so many young Chinese to aspire towards their dreams, is now a liar and a betrayer of his people. All of that is based on how much he donated to the earthquake relief. Chao Yun Fat is considered refuse and is rumored to have given nothing, while Jackie Chan has become a near demigod for his massive contribution. These situations, regardless of their veracity, fact or fiction, have the same ability to show the true face of the people who murmur about these things. And it ain’t pretty.
Sound harsh? It is, but it’s also spot on. Read the rest here. (Anonymoused for those of us in China)
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