I have just recently returned from a visit to the People’s Republic of China and had the honour and pleasure of visiting the cities of Beijing and Tsingtao. The People’s Republic of China and CRI [China Radio International] English Service were very kind and generous. Beijing, Tsingtao, as well as CRI and the People’s Republic of China exceeded my expectations. In fact, both cities have come a long way baby [citing the phrase used by Canadian Comedian Mike Myers in some of his films].
Beijing is a thriving cosmopolitan city in which the air was clean. Beijing is like any other city with advertisements such as Colombian Actress Sofia Vergara encouraging the people to use Pantene Shampoo. China has also approved of laws that encourage air and food cleanliness. I suffered from allergies and was afraid what would have happened. The result was that during my stay in Beijing [even though I took precautions], I did not feel any allergies. The Western Press cannot condemn the air in Beijing [which is a cosmopolitan city] and not condemn some of the pollution in Western Cities where I have felt the allergies. I had the honour of visiting the Great Wall of China and climbed up to the top of the mountain of that great historical monument. The air was clean and fresh.
The food in restaurants in hotels such as the China People’s Palace in Beijing and the Sophia International Hotel in Tsingtao were of a healthy quality. I even tried the Peking Duck for the first time in its purest form and it was excellent. The cooks and waiters served the food and beverages with gloves and the coffee was served in cups that are reserved for wine in the Western World.
I would like to give the Western Press a piece of advice based on what Jesus Christ said: “He or She who is without sin cast the first stone”.
El Noticiero de Alvarez Galloso 