Dear China

Dear China from an ordinary Kiwi.

New Zealand has enjoyed over 100 years of history with the Chinese people. I applaud the new trade agreement.
The world focus on the new trade agreement and the Olympics as the torch travels the world battling through waves of protest and conflict as a democratic right to protest to highlight an issue.
A country may well want independence it is a sad fact that violence spills over hurting people on all sides of the argument instead of peaceful change lead by conscious leadership and negotiation.
As an ordinary Kiwi I ponder how the world seems to forget the ordinary people who built, shaped, wonderful artistic skills to present to the world an Olympic venue of sports collaboration bringing together all race colour and creed.
I ponder the fact that China took a courageous step to open to the modern world and the changes she needs to make are so great most nations would buckle under the weight of responsibility.
Taking self responsibility, by conscious leadership, to change is to be admired.
Human rights, in the work place, in the community, world- wide come in many sized packages. To be succinct in essence how true the saying is “he who has not sinned cast the first stone.” Ask the question and define Human rights.
Multi-Nation a l companies or any company in China should reach out across the cultural differences with respect ask the question how can we assist to improve the work base and quality of the workers that benefit s China and all other trading partners through-out the world.
Investment deserves profit; investment also means to those who are the productive equation of that profit. A man needs to be able to afford his food look after the family and time to look forward to a secure future. Change should not be feared but embraced.
I applaud China for the giant step forward for their people and the gift of opportunity they give to the world. History is littered with nations pain of change, I hope the world steps back for a moment and think of the pain the Chinese people live in their daily life and ask instead of yelling criticism but offer how can we ease this pain with respect . Dignity and accept the differences in the culture.





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