Interesting set of opinions in todays press. One drawing my attention compared and contrasted the response of China to their national disaster with that of USA to Hurricane Katrina. Premier Wen Jiabao was on a plane within hours - a sharp contrast to President Bush who dithered. Once on the scene Wen got his hands dirty. Now we can all suggest that there is an element of political cynacism in his actions but some credit and admiration is due.
"Compared with the rescue effort, the Olympic torch is an oversized cigarette lighter, a mere bauble. It is China's response to the earthquake that is truly Olumpian." Peter Gordon, The Standard 21/5/08
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