China’s Synchronized Anachronism
The Chinese economy may be more market-oriented today than ever before, but the mass conformity on display at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was a disturbing throwback to the Mao era. Indeed, it is difficult to reconcile such sublimation of individuality in the service of the state with modern norms.
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SINGAPORE – I cannot recall the opening ceremonies at the Athens or Sydney Olympics, maybe because I am a little ambivalent about sports in the first place. But the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympic Games did get my attention – and everyone else’s. Given all the hype, the least anyone could do was to tune in and watch.