Negative responses were seen as being directed towards Spielberg, CNN and “the French”, due to the controversy arising over the Tibet issue.
Confidence and passion for China are also at an all time high, suggesting that international protests have solidified Chinese patriotism.
Confidence and passion for China are also at an all time high, suggesting that international protests have solidified Chinese patriotism.
Sporting celebrities are gaining in traction in the lead up to the games, with Yao Ming and Liu Xiang far ahead of the competition in terms of recognition. Yao’s lead over Liu can partially be explained by the end of the track and field season, as well as of the booming popularity of basketball in China.
