THIS SUMMER'S controversial Olympics in Beijing have been heavily defended by Chinese people in Nottingham after Steven Spielberg's snub.
The American director terminated his involvement with the games on Wednesday and many others have called for a boycott because of China's human rights abuses.
But these views have been met with an angry response from the city’s Chinese community.
Acupuncturist Alice Lai (34) who is originally from Shanghai said: “People shouldn't say that China shouldn't get the Olympics, I think that is very stupid.
“There is a lack of understanding about China in the West. The only views you get are from newspapers and on television, not many people have actually been there and experienced our country.
The American director terminated his involvement with the games on Wednesday and many others have called for a boycott because of China's human rights abuses.
But these views have been met with an angry response from the city’s Chinese community.
Acupuncturist Alice Lai (34) who is originally from Shanghai said: “People shouldn't say that China shouldn't get the Olympics, I think that is very stupid.
“There is a lack of understanding about China in the West. The only views you get are from newspapers and on television, not many people have actually been there and experienced our country.
“Every country should be allowed to host the Olympics, and in Beijing we can show the world the real China. The World is going to love China.”
The Chinese government have stressed that political issues should not be mixed with sport.
Guangzhou based Journalism Student Emma Ma (25) said: “The Olympics is supposed to encourage people from around the world to join together for one cause.
“As far as I’m concerned, sport and the government are two totally different things.”
Gaozhoao Jun, from Beijing, said: “A boycott would not be fair.
“The Olympics are a great chance for people to get involved in events, and they have nothing to do with the government.
“China is looking forward to welcoming the world to our country, and it’s going to be a great event.”
The Chinese government have stressed that political issues should not be mixed with sport.
Guangzhou based Journalism Student Emma Ma (25) said: “The Olympics is supposed to encourage people from around the world to join together for one cause.
“As far as I’m concerned, sport and the government are two totally different things.”
Gaozhoao Jun, from Beijing, said: “A boycott would not be fair.
“The Olympics are a great chance for people to get involved in events, and they have nothing to do with the government.
“China is looking forward to welcoming the world to our country, and it’s going to be a great event.”
