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China Isn't Quite Ready For Its First Black Athlete
China’s got a ways to go with race relations; during the Olympics, they held many black people in custody because they were believed to be drug dealers. But the world is about to get its first look at China’s surprisingly heterogeneous population. Ding Hui will be China’s first black international athlete. The 19-year-old volleyballer has been [...]
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  • Jamestime1
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    Jamestime1 said May 03, 2009

    Everybody got there opinion, mind is don't sleep on the black athlete despite the country.
  • eaglesfan4lfe

    eaglesfan4lfe said May 03, 2009

    interesting article to say the least. The quotes are similar to what it is like in the USA.
  • Dawks08

    Dawks08 said May 03, 2009

    You can't be black and chinese... unless you're Bruce LeRoy
    • Jamestime1
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      Jamestime1 replied May 03, 2009

      Now that's funny lol....
    • Jayson2

      Jayson2 replied May 03, 2009

      Hey you can be Irish and African like our president. The U.S. was ready for our first Irish-African president so the chinese can be ready for their first chinese-african athlete. This is a new generation. It shouldn't matter where you come from or what color you are.
    • UNC23Tarheels
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      UNC23Tarheels replied May 04, 2009



      Sho'Nuff!!
  • Nanaplank

    Nanaplank said May 03, 2009

    all i gots to say is this really shouldn't be that big of a deal!!
  • jabberwock909

    jabberwock909 said May 04, 2009

    Yeah, but in a communist country that is looking to become more westernized in the world's opinion.
    The world community is still taken back by the replacement of children performers during the Bejing opening ceremony and looking to discredit China further after the poor air quality for international athletes.
    China would be smart to keep it very pc, especially since the young man is of South African decent. China may be new to the question of an African in the mainstream and therefore covering one as we do state side will take developing. However, it will be interesting to see how they cover him and how he is marketed to the people.
  • Shanelle626
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    Shanelle626 said May 04, 2009

    China may not be as progressive about ethnic diversity as other parts of the world but the national desire to dominate in all endeavors will help ease any opposition. How well Hui is received will be determined by how well he is able to contribute to the success of his team. Know this: China wants to win first and foremost.
  • UNC23Tarheels
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    UNC23Tarheels said May 04, 2009

    Ehh,it is what it is..Hate it or Love it,China is gonna have to come to grip with it...
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