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Prejudice is an interesting thing. I read your post without blinking. It took a second to sink in. You seem to object to two separate things: 1) the majority o
by freeopinion 7y ago
Prejudice is an interesting thing. I read your post without blinking. It took a second to sink in.
You seem to object to two separate things: 1) the majority owner is scummy; 2) the majority owner is Chinese.
For many people these equate to the same thing. But you have broken them out. So perhaps you don't think all Chinese are scummy. What then is your objection to non-scummy Chinese? Also, would you be ok if it was majority-owned scummy Swedish company?
I think your statement as it stands builds prejudice (unintentionally, I hope) against Chinese simply for being Chinese. I can think of a number of characteristics that bother me about some "Chinese" companies. But they aren't really about the geography. They would apply equally to non-Chinese and could be remedied by any company that exhibited those characteristcs. Thus, I think it would be helpful to list specific objections rather than blanket with "Chinese".
For instance, I'm generally reluctant to online order from a "Chinese" webfront because it takes so long to ship. But for some time now, that critism applies equally to Amazon because they have tried to compete with AliExpress, Banggood, etc. by flooding me with direct-from-China merchandise. It takes just as long to reach me whether I order through Amazon or from Banggood. And Banggood is cheaper. For the exact same product from the exact same source.
By listing my exact complaint, I can warn any Chinese or non-Chinese companies exactly which behaviors I find objectionable. They may not be willing to change being Canadian or French or Texan, but they might be willing to work on my true objection.
You might argue that Chinese companies often don't have a choice on some objectionable matter. But it is a lot easier to push back on their government with, "Such-and-such is a specific business-killer. Don't force this" instead of "Being Chinese is a specific business-killer. Don't force this." And it also sends the message you want to USA, Iran, Venezuela, Poland, etc. companies at the same time.