China's ruthless Olympic preparations - 08 July 08

[sharingideas]

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[Makadonska27]

I have nothing against chinese people. In fact I wish I knew more so I could understand them better. But Its obvious to any free thinking person that China is relentlessly brainwashing its own people. They also seem to block the free flow of information leaving their people with a polarized view of reality. The damage done to the planet should be reason enough. There is no way that a country like this should have been allowed to host a presitious event.;

[poioun]

I personally disagree environmental issues has any significant factor in choosing where to live. I have lived in Australia for 12 years but although Australia has probably the best environmental features in the world, they lack a lot of simple things such as their hard to find, terrible and expensive food (we eat 3 times a day), insane tax, rude people, amateur workers, very uneven roads, and a lot of other things. In these sense, Indonesia (I am Chinese), is much better than this country.

[XuanXuan79]

In a word, it is not a matter of money since I think the Chinese government has enough money (well, if they have money to buy massive US bonds and feed countless corrupt officials) but a matter of care. The focus of the Chinese government now is economic development. If one day, they take the environment issue seriously, they will find money for it and we will see the impacts of the change in their concern.

[tonloc01]

looks like the west had the better of the industrializations - free of blame for all pollutions in the process.

maybe the pollutions in China is only a fraction compared to then

still China is labeled as the devil .. tsk..tskk

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[SunriseCountry]

CCP gives priority to the Beijing Olympics over the revival of an earthquake stricken area in China.

China is a strange country.

[lustdog]

Have a clue why things are strange to you. Too blind minded?

[andrew19k]

Just as Hitler felt western Army's were weak in the 1940's China and other feel the same. Little do they realize that free people will always have a stronger will to win. This is an argument you cant win. History is a bitch. sorry

[VivalaChina]

People respect intelligent haters,but no one respect moronic haters.Moronic haters'comments usually have red points,and these comments cause a lot of hates and quarrels on Youtube.

[VivalaChina]

There are two kinds of haters: Intelligent haters and moronic haters.Intelligent haters use polite words to talk,and they know what is the problem.Moronic haters use racist words,and it seems that they hate everything.

[VivalaChina]

You hate China for what? You only hate the CCP or you hate all the Chinese people and Chinese culture? If you only hate CCP,I can't blame you,because even Chinese people hate it.But if you hate all the Chinese people and Chinese culture,you have a problem.

[onegoodman66]

western media's reports about China are usually biased. But thngs will change!

[lc36163]

Aljazeera is the new CNN and BBC. I pointed out an earlier translation mistakes on an Aljazeera piece about gasoline price hike in China, now they are at it again. With words like "ruthless" in the title of the video, it no doubt undermines the journalistic integrity of this "news" organization as a whole.

Oh and also, translation starting from 0:19 is not close to what the woman actually said. I don't understand why, because she's only using common speak...

[sbtn777]

turn your tv!

[amskater4fun]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!! We can kill ur ass in a sec.

[LouisianaGatorGirl]

I don't see anything ruthless in this video. What's really ruthless is how the Chinese government suppresses the freedom of the Tibetan people. New buildings and infrastructure constructed just for the Olympics can't hide the fact that the Chinese government has blood on its hands.

[nnbb2008]

I feel this video give a fair view on Beijing Olympics, and I do not see any negative feeling inside.

But why the poster used sung strong word "ruthless " in its title? Just for attracting attention?

[amskater4fun]

who fucking cares.

[amskater4fun]

sure america has it's flaus. but so does every country. but america has less than other countries has a higher AVERAGE standard of living than most countries.

[TheFutureIsAtheist]

"sure america has it's flaus."

Thanks for proving the USA's low education standards.

[amskater4fun]

3rd world shitholes, haha,jk. but seriously

[amskater4fun]

america's is the best country over all. So we may be in a recession right now but every country has them sometimes.

[maofas]

What makes the U.S. better than (say) the Netherlands or Sweden where the standard of living is better and the society is more free? Is your statement actually based on something or are you one of those typical people who thinks the only choices are 3rd world shitholes or the U.S.?

[johnh23]

America is better because 90% of the people believe 911 was an inside job. But I think China will win more medals than uncle Sam.

[johnh23]

Ya , for sure the Best. The meanest killing machine in History. Right On !! something to be Proud about !!

[iDJSlick]

English and Americans will only go there to fuck the shit outta chinks.

[sugarpuddin88]

This is going to be exciting

The government compelled so many changes across the continent in preparation for the day - They are sparing no expense!

[najibakali]

If no USA & if no Japan, our world will be better!

If yankee & japs die, we will be happy everyday!

If no USA & if no Japan, our world will be better!

If yankee & japs die, we will be happy everyday!

[voice0n]

I agree

[iDJSlick]

U forgot about Some countrys in middle east

[yvrcanucks]

Go China....Tibet can kiss my ass.

[binsaif]

That was funny. But you are stupid.

[buzzin1975]

China sucks

[Rangzen08]

What about Tibet? What about Darfur? What about Burma? What about basic Human Rights? What in the world would make Aljazeera think its viewers would care more about how algae is threatening Beijing's aquatic sports?

[TECHKLEC]

Cleaning up that algae looks like trying to bail out the Titanic with a paper cup.

[ACTORnSCREENWRITER]

Oh my GOD... Now that's REAL POLLUTION!

[blizzap]

no shit

[galaxydreams]

i feel really bad for the athletes. that because people are pissed at the host, they are not getting much support :(

[PauloGVieira]

Well I hope the Chinese have fun because visitors dont seem to be interested. So far with ticket sales Beijing's Olympic efforts will have one of the lowest proportions of international visitors attending for a modern Olympic games.

[mengwise36]

I too wish the Chinese government had spend the money on something more worthwhile. 

Not sure what is "lowest proportions".

[teemuruskeepaa]

The billboards, screens, logos and other trash represent a hedonist consumer fantasy. Don't watch them, don't watch the olympics, forget that industrial profit making show and live your life as it were without the Olympics. They are not worth your time.

[PauloGVieira]

Its a strange interpretation of Communism.

[teemuruskeepaa]

Yeah, it proves that its not socialist.

[Inkan1969]

Hurray for hedonist consumerism, I say.

[teemuruskeepaa]

I know, it figures from an American. You people actually celebrate the creation of the elite for you. Appreciating individual product is one thing, but being happy about tyranny is another thing.

[Inkan1969]

The only tyranny I hear is coming from you, teemur, with your sanctimonious railing against "hedonist consumerism". You're no different from a religious fundie: They tyrannize people by preaching about the evils of sex or evolution; you tyrannize people by preaching on about the evils of consumerism.

[teemuruskeepaa]

You're argument about that I should not bother your selfish little ass with my desires hardly holds ground, you relativist.

[Inkan1969]

Yes, I SHOULDN'T be bothered with your desires. I don't bother you with mine.

[teemuruskeepaa]

But you should, and I'm not going live by your cynic philosophy

[Inkan1969]

I don't expect you to live by my beliefs. But you can't make me live by your priggish philosophy either.

[teemuruskeepaa]

So you're in a funny situation where you can't agree on anything with other people or yourself. Don't you think that's a bit unrealistic? 'don't force me to hear your critisism'. Relativists are impossible. Don't you think that communication is more productive than staying away from painful thoughts?

[Inkan1969]

You did not stick just to criticism. You ordered people to not watch. I don't feel you can make me do that. And BTW: absolutists are the people who start wars, execute infidels, and carry out suicide attacks.

[IhateChina08]

China has no capacity to host the Olympics.

[motorolarules]

"Ihatechina08, I went to your blogspot and it has been removed. Very sorry to see that. What else do you have going on so I might look.

[PauloGVieira]

Especially as they're basic governance completely flies in the face of basic Olympic ideals.

[mengwise36]

What is the Olympic ideals?

US has hosted 4 Olympics. This is the same government that exterminated Native Americans; enslaved millions to Africans; and dropped two Atom bomb on Japanese civilians. If those are the Olympic ideas, I guess the Chinese probably should never apply again.

[PauloGVieira]

Sure but what country is free from criticism? Whilst I am no fan of the USA I admit they have a system of democracy and liberty that ranks just below the established Western European democracies.

China TODAY is a sharp example of government gone wrong, very little freedom and personal liberty, intolerance of different cultures and religions, and absolutely undemocratic. Look at Tibet, the Uigher region and the Falun Gong - makes you wonder if the devil is running China.

[wikct2]

I can't agree with you more. When the west dealing with China, double standards always applied. And those stupid people always there use the opportunities to blow the horn and more noises of bashing China baselessly and shamelessly not for the benefit of Chinese people or people around the world but for their political agenda.

[IhateChina08]

The Olympic Charter says, "the goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world." The CCP goes against that.

[shadowcwalX]

the CCP fully supports that. its the human rights noobs that are trying to screw up world peace via the olympics. and no, im not part of the CCP, i HATE it.

[IhateChina08]

I mean that the CCP's killings and environmental pollutions don't build a peaceful and better world.

[shadowcwalX]

every nation in the world pollutes, especially those that are developing. look at how much britain polluted when it was going through the industrial revolution. again, im not trying to support the CCP, but you can't fully blame them if every nation pollutes as well. just look at the US; they're screwing up the environment like hell

[IhateChina08]

China is the worst polluting country. So I'm criticizing it. And the times are changing from the industrial revolution. At present days, environmental technology is developing rapidly. But China fails to adopt that.

[limpbizkittian]

actually, U.S. is still the number one polluter in the world, and rank #1 in emission of CO2, China of course is catching up. You can blame all the problems on China, but you know, given your name of "ihateChina", I suppose you are just one those haters who is biased in viewing China as a whole.

[Ytaker]

It does suck a lot that they wouldn't agree to cut emissions in the near future. Together with India, in ten years they may be producing more than the rest of the world together. Gonna be hell on the climate. More hurricanes, a lot of land lost. Probably a lot of their babies will be born deformed because of the pollution. Real selfish of them. And their excuse is that they have a lot of people. Guess which government asked the Chinese to have a lot of babies in the 1970s? Pssh.

[limpbizkittian]

lol, actually "benefit" is a much more suitable term for what China and India are doing. How selfish of them? of course they are selfish, but then again, the western countries are just as selfish. I am pretty sure U.S. invaded Iraq for the benefits of controlling oil, Britian is not far from behind.

China has a lot of people, you either deal with it or u don't. There is the one-child policy limiting the population. Then again, you can argue that's against their human rights.

[Powa2]

Well why would India and China, both developing countries agree to cut emission when non of the G8 members,(all developed rich countries) would? Which countries are the really selfish?

[Ytaker]

The G8 countries did agree to cut emissions. The UK has cut emissions 15%, for example, Japan has agreed to cut them by 50% relative to 2008 by 2005. The g8 countries which didn't agree were India and China. That's the point. They are the selfish ones.

[limpbizkittian]

You are right, they are the selfish ones, but they also have two largest population in the world. When half of their people are starving and have no place to live, do you really think they are gonna care about the environment as much as the people in developed nations do?

[XuanXuan79]

Because many Chinese citizens are starving, Beijng shouldn't host the Olympics. They should use their money to improve living for ordinary Chinese first. In the meantime, China should have enough money for pollution control if it has money for hosting the Olympics. China has spend over 280 billion dollars on the Olympics. If 10% of this amount is invested in air pollution control in Beijing, it will give Beijing a much better look.

[limpbizkittian]

I agree with you, the money would have been better off to improve the lives of many in China, but I believe the 280 million (not billion) spent was a long term goal to lift the tourism industrial for China. It sort of is like investing in a commercial to advertise, and eventually let's hope that the money can all be worth it.

[XuanXuan79]

I know they invested a lot in many important infrastructures. However, if they don't improve the environment, not many foreigners will want to go to the city. Also, the investment only benefits Beijing and perhaps one or two surrounding cities, say, Tian Jin. We should not expect too much from it for the whole nation, as pointed out by President Hu Jintao.

[Powa2]

Hey don't you realize that India and China aren't part of the G8(group of industrialized RICH countries) so they aren't obliged to limit their emissions?

[IhateChina08]

The world bank says that China has 20 of the world's 30 most polluted cities. So I said China is the worst.

[limpbizkittian]

You can say China is the worst, but it is not. The truth is the truth, America is still the #1 polluter in the world since there are so many people driving cars. The action by the Chinese government trying to reduce pollution has just began to take into effect, give them some time, China is still a developing country.

[IhateChina08]

The pollution what I said is not emission of CO2, but emission of nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, VOCs and other substances health-damaging. My concern is these pollutants can injure athletes' and audiences' health in the Olympic games. CO2 itself isn't toxic though it is the greenhouse gas. China is still a developing country, so it should not host the Olympics.

[limpbizkittian]

Tell that to the IOC.

[XuanXuan79]

The IOC has just trusted Chinese government in living up to their promises made at the bidding 7 (or 8) years ago. They granted the Olympics to China upon their promise of pollution clean-up and other promises. However, Beijing didn't start to take the pollution thing seriously till this year. What can the IOC do? When they realize the severity of the issue, it has been too late to do anything. But I believe they won't trust Chinese government the same way next time.

[limpbizkittian]

Let me tell you something, China could not have lived up to any promises made 7 years ago when they were selected. IOC should have understood this, but because of their greed, they chose China as the host anyways. The next time, lol, I believe, would do it again.

[XuanXuan79]

If that is the case, then that's the problem with the IOC and Chinese people are doomed to suffer in their life, which is sad...

[Ytaker]

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency disagrees, with their 2006 study, which stated China had 8% higher emissions than the USA, when in 2005 they had 2% lower emissions. Regardless, it's very close cut. They should have begun earlier, since other nations began to try to limit emissions in 1990, 18 years ago.

[limpbizkittian]

Other countries started to develop their economy 100 years ago during the Industrial Revolution, so maybe they should have limited their emissions 100 years ago as well? China started in the late 70s, and I think by the time when they realize the CO2 emissions was a huge deal, people have already started to put the blame on China, but rather is the whole entire world that contributed the cost.

[XuanXuan79]

However, nobody should make things worse when they are already bad. Both developed and developing countries need to care for the environment. China and India starting industrialization later than developed countries serves no excuse for their heavy pollution. Since we've learned a lesson from the bad experience with the environment that developed countries have been through, we cannot repeat what they did before, i.e. polluting the environment first and fixing it later.

[limpbizkittian]

Of course, there should be no excuses for what the developing countries are currently doing, but you cannot expect them to do so the same way the developed countries are doing, and that is to cut the emissions by half every year to the year of 2050. Better compromises are needed.

[XuanXuan79]

Agreed. But I guess China and India has been doing much less than what they are supposed to do as a developing country...You can tell this from the heavy pollutions in China and India. I used to study Environmental Sciences and got to know that Environmental Bureau is one of poorest government units in China. I used to work as an intern at Sichuan Environmental Bureau and could feel how limited money and staff they have.

[wikct2]

YOu are BS again! It is the foreign companies went to China building factories without setup pollution control. Chinese government realize the situation and is taking action seriously and setting up regulations for pollution control. Sometimes, it is not the central government to blame. It is the local government corruption and capitialist greedy people are the ones to blame. Don't blame them, blame us.They are becoming like us,

Capitalist. They call the People's Republic of Capitalist.

[ratonnewmex]

the U.S. is screwing everything up! impeach that white trash today!!!!

[wikct2]

Here again, everything you say is baseless and shameless against China.

[IhateChina08]

The base is 'The world's worst polluted places' of the Blacksmith. It says that two of the ten worst polluted places in the world are in China. I know that the Chinese government realize and try to control the pollution. But the action doesn't go well.

[toosinbeymen]

Boycott the Chinese olympics.

[samten54]

Free the Panchen Lama. The youngest political prisoner in history. Free him now.

[samten54]

The Chinese Government arrested the PANCHEN LAMA ( at the time 6 years old) and removed him and his parents to a secret location. This was in 1995 and still there is no word as to his where abouts. Now is the time to come CLEAN China. WHERE IS THE YOUNG MAN AND HIS PARENTS?

[wikct2]

To samten54: I am sure he is alive and healthy and may be wealthy too.

[ratonnewmex]

how are all those hard workin' athletes going to breathe? boy, picked a fine fkn place to compete....how, horrible.

[wikct2]

Don't worry. If they can breath in the US, they can do the same in Beijing. Trust me, the air condition there is not worse than LA or as bad as what the media claim. They always dramatizing the news to make more attention. Too bad, most people who make negative comments about China are based on the outdated information, sometimes it is decade old information.

[segagman]

FREE TIBET!!!!!

[rafen8705]

I'll take it!!!

[edvan88]

Free yourself from western brainwashing media.

[wikct2]

To segagman: you said: 'FREE TIBET'. Is that all you can say? What has the Olympics to do with your 'Free Tibet' agenda? Do let the whole world suffer for your pointless claim. Free from what? Does any country in the world recognizes that Tibet is independent country? Work with UN before interruptting the Beijing Olympics.