Western media

Comments on Li Xing's article "Internet not a tool to cheat the public" (China Daily July 26)

There should be laws against irresponsible journalism. China does not need western style media with their sensationalism and deceit.

Investigate the source and the stories and hold them accountable. A suitable jail term will deter others from such anti-social acts.

Hanchild

On China Daily website

I have no idea why you consider Western media is deceitful. Most reports are based on the truth, and from which we learn and set up our own media organizations and rules.

It is obvious someone is attempting to discredit the Western media with false accusations. Its media has much to be desired.

Whisper

On China Daily website

Deceptive and counterfeit news is unpalatably annoying, similar to fraud for commercial gain.

Stephen

On China Daily website

Foreigners here

Comment on "Live and Learn" (China Daily, June 6)

While it may be possible that a small number of foreigners come to China to engage in "something else", the majority that I have encountered in my three years of teaching in Zhongshan are capable and hard working professionals.

With regard to foreign teachers, "especially in Shanghai and Beijing", Niu Qiang makes an asinine claim that they "have very loose lifestyles with females all the time. They frequently change girlfriends".

Before you cast your broad generalisations (for which you failed to provide any evidence) bear in mind that the majority of men frequenting so called "massage parlors" and other houses of ill repute are likely to be your lascivious Chinese brethren. I have met Chinese English teachers (at the college level) whose spoken English is on par with pre-schoolers across the United States.

So unless you are looking for an army of obedient English speaking drones who regurgitate such over used phrases as "fine thanks, and you?" and "what a pity!", I suggest you change your views and give thanks to the hundreds of foreigners who are willing to come here help.

Ryan McCarthy

Zhongshan, Guangdong

Medical article

Comment on the story "Changing hearts and minds" (China Daily, July 25)

Congratulations. What a beautifully written, well researched intriguing story about heart surgeon Wu Qingyu and medical advances in cardiac surgery. I was entranced. More stories like this.

The Washington Post has a special weekly section on health matters, and apart from the comics, one of the most widely read sections of the paper. The NY Times has a special science section on Tuesdays including health matters in general.

I do not remember a story that I have read in the China Daily that has kept me more focused and intensely riveted as this piece. As I have said, can we have more such stories.

Edword

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(China Daily 07/31/2007 page11)