>> He doesn't have to show up at this conference > I agree. But that would be mostly meaningful gesture as it wouldn't change anything. I disagree about its i

>> He doesn't have to show up at this conference > I agree. But that would be mostly meaningful gesture as it wouldn't change anything. I disagree about its impact. He legitimizes the oppression of the Chinese people with his presence; he says 'this is ok'. > it is against their interest to do anything other than empty gestures It is against their immediate financial interest; my whole point is that there are other interests too.