No sympathy for the victims unless they are ‘fair’?

Fair skinned that is. Do we use words like coercion, nationalism, “clean up your own house first” kind of statements to label Jewish people when they demanded recognition, apologies and commemorated their suffering during WWII? When they rightfully took to courts and asked for compensation from Euro/American companies, do we say that they have no right because Israel is building settlements on Palestinian land?

I suspect some of the comments on BBC are expressing more of a racial bias then legitimate criticism.

This is like a flashback to the 80s when North Americans painted Japan as this evil empire, when openly anti-Japanese sentiments were widespread because it was an economic threat at the time. Now we are seeing the same sentiments expressed against China. However, I think it goes far deeper then that; the West has always harbored suspicion and hostilities toward China. Aside from the rapid economic growth, there are many historic/cultural/political reasons that are more important in shaping this bias against China or anything Chinese. It will require a thorough and extensive discussion, which will have to be saved for another time.

For those criticizing none-western countries of not having freedom of speech, has anyone paused to think about the media biases, self-censorship and government propaganda in the West? Freedom of speech and freedom of information are most important and are only meaningful when facts are plainly presented and readily available for majority of people to have access. We should look into ourselves to try and figure out why we have such knee-jerk reaction whenever issues related to China comes forth. Is it really so hard to understand the pain and anguish that the Chinese, Korean and other neighboring counties of Japan felt?

Of course Asian countries are worried about Japan joining U.N. Security Council. Japanese officials are still paying annual visits to a shrine that hosts/celebrates war criminals! What would be our reaction if Gerhard Schroeder visits Hitler’s shrine every year and tells us he has only peace in mind?

Please go to this link and write a piece of your mind http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/4436425.stm