Ethos Public Relations Manchester

China in your hands

by Shaun

There's been pretty universal condemnation of China's actions in Tibet, and the Olympic protests have certainly raised awareness of the issue, but in my opinion, if people really want to have an impact, they should stop buying Chinese goods. I know it's not easy when nearly every product on the high street seems to be made in China, but it's possible, even if it does require a bit of effort.

It would also be good if people were more willing to ask retailers for non-Chinese products, as then they might think more about sourcing goods from elsewhere. Politics aside, the predominance of Chinese manufacturing is not good for the world economy - other countries need jobs and income too. China might be cheapest, but it certainly isn't best.

Posted at 5:51pm on 7^th April 2008