Normally I don't like discussing issues with political implications in a forum such as this, but this article is VERY telling. I recognize that China is becoming more and more a world power and that relations with them are not only important but critical to economic survival. That being said, since I can remember, China's stand on human rights has always rubbed me the wrong way.
Tom Clancy in The Bear and the Dragon detailed a situation where world corporations changed their policy in dealing with China based on Human Rights issues because they (rightly) assumed that their customers would be outraged and go somewhere else if they continued to do business with the Middle Kingdom. This was 6 or 7 years ago.
The official Google blog entry for their policy change is HERE.
It makes me smile when a company stands up for something it believes in even if that is not a popular stand. Integrity is and should be a core value for all human beings, but it is so rare to see this publicized in any way for fear of offending someone. Whether you agree with them or not, it is always better to associate with people who stand up for what they believe, because you always know where they stand.
Good on you, Google. I hope it works out for the best.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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