The People’s Liberation Army guard of honour march during the ceremony for newly elected Chinese leaders to pledge allegiance to the country’s constitution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 10. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
What the East and West can learn from a Chinese comedian’s PLA joke that backfired
- Neither the anger of Chinese nationalists at the first sign of an insult, nor the self-righteousness of critics in the West, is helpful
- Recognising cultural differences and proceeding with patience and tolerance is a first step towards better understanding
The People’s Liberation Army guard of honour march during the ceremony for newly elected Chinese leaders to pledge allegiance to the country’s constitution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 10. Photo: Xinhua
