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'If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get one million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.'
-Robert X. Cringely (from geek wisdom)
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Sunday, April 06, 2003
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Chinese government apologizes for slow response to SARS
The public apology was made amidst persistent efforts of the Chinese government to present a normal situation in the country, particularly in Guangdong province, where the origin of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is currently being traced.
Thanks to internet and text messages, the Chinese people have other sources of information other than news from government-run news agencies. In a way, China is indeed getting smaller with the advent of new technologies. Under the principle what they don't know won't hurt 'em, the Chinese government can't keep its people in the dark for long. Sooner or later, people will get the information they deserve from friends and relatives around the world.
Citizens have the right to be informed. Of course, if you're in China and you don't have access to technology, you certainly would be surprised why foreigners are wearing masks. In that case, what the Chinese people don't know will definitely hurt them.
posted by Allan at 11:29 AM (GMT+8)
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