RS speaks of racism against Indians by the Chinese. I'm amused that he doesn't realise how surprising it sounds to most reasonable Indians when Indians complain of racism at other races's hands.
Simply put, Indians have no reason victimise themselves and consider themselves susceptible to racism. That's according too much dignity to the opinion of those who discriminate. There are several humans who *dislike* Indians to the point of hatred. While extremely unfortunate, that is not really bad or wrong in itself.
Moral: no humans exhibit, or can exhibit racism against Indians. We just aren't exactly popular among certain folks. Lets accept it gracefully. They do after all have the right to their opinions.
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by Vijaya Kumar on Apr 28, 2005 07:57 PM Permalink
You mean India has racist attitude? I think it is ok for china to have it. I agree every nation and community suffers from some racism and those who do not harbor it will be eaten for breakfast by those who do. But the point of RS article is that China does harbor animosity towards India. I feel Indian economic growth after PVs liberalization is making China toinitiate diplomatic relationship with India. If Nehruvian policies continued, China would have not have cared for Indian relationship. Pakistan forged a bed with USA. Being a friend with Pak is having indirect relationship with USA which is almost essential for every country. Japans visit to Pak is for that reason. Even India is noticing it and that is why India invited Pak president. RS writes as is. Japan has genuine social friendship with India. China's is only political not social.
