Chinese must stand up for Nobel Peace Prize

• Source: Global Times
• [02:31 March 12 2010]
• Comments

Freedom of expression and respect for human rights are universal values treasured by Chinese.

In the tireless support for anti-China radicals and separatists by a small section of Westerners, however, nothing is more evident than their disrespect for Chinese people and their total negation of China's unique way toward prosperity and democracy.

It is for history to judge whether China has chosen the right path. And, it is only Chinese society that can judge whether what Liu Xiaobo and other radicals and separatists have done is intended to promote intellectual diversity in China, or to challenge China's Constitution and public order in the name of intellectual diversity.

Credible channels are needed to nominate more deserving candidates in the interests of the Chinese majority and with due regard for the objectives of the Nobel Peace Prize. Only then can Chinese seize the initiative in the matter.

There is also a strong case for the Chinese who are eligible to make nominations to come forward and do so.

The worldwide reputation of the Nobel Peace Prize imposes a certain responsibility. It is the sincere hope of Chinese that the eminent committee would stick to the principle of fairness and not be swayed by the ideology of radicals or some anti-China Western organizations.

Making the right choice – this is a noble responsibility of every member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.