I just finished reading the following paragraph and almost fell off my chair.

The U.S. State Department recently removed China from its list of the world's worst human-rights violators. No reason was given for the removal, although the State      Department said last year that China's overall human-rights record remained poor.

Okay...so why the removal then?  If China's overall human-rights record remained poor, and anyone who reads this blog knows it does, then why in the world would the United States State Department remove China from it's list of the world's worst human-rights violators?

Meanwhile, in an article by the Associated Press, China is attacking the United States for our US rights record saying,

China's State Council, or cabinet, said the U.S. record on human rights was "tattered and shocking" and criticized America for its violent crimes, large prison population and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"The invasion of Iraq by U.S. troops has produced the biggest human rights tragedy and the greatest humanitarian disaster in the modern world," the council said in its report.

What do YOU think of these stories.  Please discuss in the comments and remember the comments are moderated so until it is approved by me, it won't appear.

I am in agreement; China should have remained on the list of worst human-rights offenders. I'm not a political expert by any means but as I read this story what two things came to my mind. First, there are huge financial transactions taking place between the U.S. and China each day. If I'm not mistaken, us borrowing money from them. Second, everyone is going to a party they are hosting called the Olympics very soon. The world will pretend that China is a wonderful magical place filled with great food and tradition. No comments will be made by mainstream news about the injustice and persecution by the Chinese government against Christ followers and others; only colorful clothing and smiling faces. China is a country that places a high value on shame, honor, and image. I wonder why they were removed from the list...!! Sadly, when money and power are at stake, the lack of human-rights often pays the price. May God have mercy.

Posted by: Lee at Mar 14, 2008 2:36:17 PM

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The reason? Simple enough. Money & political influence.It's easy to criticize countries like Eritrea and Sudan when it doesn't cost you anything. But China is a big market for US business. There is very little mystery here. It's the same reason countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan are treated with such kit gloves

Posted by: Glenn at Mar 16, 2008 1:49:24 PM

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