A proud and nervous China prepares to take the Olympic stage and gain international respect.

Being host of the Olympics is a major undertaking, especially for the developing countries. But for Chinese, game take on extra significance,
a country barely feed itself 25 years ago has accomplished so much in so little time.

China is a developing country. Beijing will be the third Asian city to host Olympic games after Tokyo and Seoul [south Korea]. The Olympics mean a great deal to China, to both the government and average people. The Chinese are incredibly patriotic, even more so than our Americans. A major difference, though, is that there is strong element of shame in Chinese patriotism.

The Go West campaign has not been wildly successful, but it is equally clear that increased government investment in west China…..may be more concerned with political and social implications than economic impact.

If China’s economy sours, the government and the party would lose credibility with the people who are already angered by inequality, environmental damage and corruption such as India.!!!!!

Good Luck China

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