Both photos today are from the Geswein family blog. They are spending the next 2 years in China teaching and she is a digi girl that is sharing her and her family's Chinese experiences in a fun, interesting way.As you read these two DVD covers, it helps explain why we are experiencing the current problems with China that we are. As of last Wednesday, the Consumer Protection Safety Commission has banned over 300, 000 products from China. From lead paint and magnets issues for toys to problems with diabetic test strips and other vital medical issues, we have found ourselves in Big Trouble. Go to any store, pick up any item and you can see why these is a REALLY big problem for the Chinese. 3 CEO's of different Chinese companies have committed suicide because of the shame issues attached to these recalls. Can you imagine any American CEO in that same position?
I wonder what the average China person thinks of us? If they watch any American TV, maybe not much - so they don't feel so bad about us buying all their stuff. Made in China - not so much a point of pride here. If the information/language gap is such a problem, I don't want to be using those medical products on my family. I don't want my grandkids playing with toys that are unsafe for any reason. Have we become so stuff oriented that we are willing to buy ANYTHING if it is the right price?
The language thing really bothers me - both directions. I hope that the American churches that are over in China are doing a better job at explaining Christ to those folks. That the love of Christ is full, rich and forever. If those details are not shared, the Chinese could really get lost in translation. Even Mel Gidson, would have a hard time sharing and that, would be a shame...
