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David 2007-03-21 12:06
As an American, i am
completely for opening up the tourism industry to chinese. This way,
Americans can know more about chinese and chinese can know more about
americans. I think many of the problems that we have on this china daily
blog are because of a lack of understanding. Tourism and globalization
will bring our two people together, and we will soon realize that there
aren't too many differences between us. As china develops, the problem
with illegal immigration will stop. I know many chinese who would love to
just visit the
US
, but not live there. This
would be a great opportunity for them to learn and for those they meet on
their journey to learn from them.
wilson 2007-03-21 16:12
It's so silly that the
US still closes it's door to Chinese Tourists. Obviously it will
benefit the American more. Hope the US government won't take Chinese as enemy but friend.
Richard F. 2007-03-21 23:06
As an American who has
visited
China many
times I agree that the
USA
should open the door for
tourist. Since President Nixon opened the door in the 70's many Americans
have had the pleasure of visiting
China
but we have not returned
with an open door.
Robert 2007-03-21 20:29
I have had the opportunity
to meet and become friends with many people in
China
.
They are wonderful and very accomplished people! It is a complete mystery
to me why we would not want to have them come here in great numbers. We
have much to learn from them, just as they have much to learn from us. Our
nations should be close friends--most Chinese still view us positively,
but our closed minded attitudes are changing those opinions in
China
, as in many other parts of the World. It is too
bad.
gary 2007-03-21 20:14
If the
United States is designated as an official
tourist destination, it would benifit the
US more than
China -- pumping a huge amount of money
into the
US
each year. As for illegal immigrants, that's another
story. If the
US
shuts its door, many still
have ways to squeeze in.
leonard 2007-03-22 01:50
I think the united states
should open it doors to chinese tourist.I worked in china for two
years,and made lots of true friends,that would very much like to see my
country.Also it would benifit the country's culture on both sides.I was
treated better in china than some places in the U.S.that i have
visited.
Alex J. Mauric 2007-03-22 12:22
As an American who has
lived in
China for 21
years I am all for the
US
to open up more for Chinese
tourists. I have been in
China
since 1979 and have
always been treated very well. I am an engineer who specializes in
building steel mills. If the
US
opens up more maybe the
Chinese will understand the western ways better. Besides, with the new
found wealth today in
China
their money spends just
as good as the Germans, French of Brisish. |
Illegals 2007-03-21 09:23
The problem is illegal
immigration - if US opens up to all Chinese we will have a problem bigger
than the current problem with the Mexicans. There needs to be a way to
guarantee that tourists won't illegally stay in the country.....
Ron 2007-03-21 17:00
Let us stop 'beating around the bush'. The
reason for
U.S.
denial to tourist groups
is that half would not return. They would find entry jobs in the
U.S.
and make more in two months that they would all year.
Many of the young have some knowledge of English,and briefly, will be
fluent. American at the lower scale of employment would be subject to
additional pressure from these undocumented persons.
America today is brusting at the seams with
undocument from Asia to
S.
America. If
the home countries would provide the jobs, law, and more specifically
Democracy...these talent youngters would not desire to immigrate abroad.
Period.
Chris 2007-03-21 17:29
The story says: "The
country does not welcome too many tourists." He also called it "an
arrogant country". This is obviously a guy who has never been to the
US . Othewise he would find individual
Americans very friendly and helpful. But China has
to be realistic. There are thousands and thousands of Chinese who have
gone to the US and disappeared to find underground work.
With an election coming and illegal immigration a sore point with many
voters, this would not be the time the US government would change the rules.
Canada is the same. They welcome many Chinese,
but there are many many stories of whole business or government
delegations arriving in Vancouver or
Toronto and then disappearing the next day. Most likely
they are now washing dishes in New York .
Scooby 2007-03-21 18:30
Terrorism and illegal
immigration maybe be pertinent reasons for curbing Chinese tourist numbers
but I think the real reason here is that of health and safety, if too many
Chinese tourists come to China at any one time the amount of mucus
deposited could cause major health and safety risks, streets awash with
flem would become hazardous to walk on and stray spit could cause violent
reactions from the gun touting natives. I applaud
Americas
sage immigration policy on this
issue.
Deleted 2007-03-21 20:03
My previous comment was
deleted, however it did not violate any of the rules. I will try to
remember it. I have recently read many articles in China Daily about how
the Chinese government is having to instruct its citizens on proper
manners...I've never heard of the
US
or any other country giving
such advice to their citizens prior to overseas travel. I constantly hear
"
China
is a developing nation" from people here. Well, when
China
becomes a DEVELOPED nation, then she can expect to be
treated as other developed nations. Until that time, don't expect to
receive the same benefits. Unfortunately, the ignorant Chinese who display
such behavior and/or who try to illegally stay in other countries longer
than the visa allows are the ones who ruin it for the few honest people
who really do want to see the world and experience something other than
their own backyard... |
