From media, I had the impression that China responded to the earthquake disaster in a timely manner. On the second thought, I have ambiguous feeling on the way Chinese governments and the communities had responded. First, the media had been paying full attention to China for the Olympic season and the violent protest on violation of human rights in Tibet and around the world. China’s quick action to the earthquake situation could be to save the honor of nation for the Olympic season. It could also be that the government trying to portray the humanitarian side in response to conflict with Tibet. There are too many politics and mass media involvement.
Ira pointed out that China is moving from a communist society to an open market system. The culture of communitarian might have driven Chinese people to come together and give a hand to the earthquake victims. It is about willingness of sharing and accepting the risk that still exists in the culture.
Now that Olympic season is over, I have not seen a lot of news coverage on the after affect of these earthquake victims. I assume that as the strongest nation and with fasting growing economy, China would provide good health services to their vulnerable population of earthquake victims. However, I could be wrong to state that if China did not have a good healthcare system. The strength of health services provided to people will be determined by how strong its primary care is. This, I am curious to learn on Wednesday.
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