Chinese student praises free speech in the U.S., offends China’s communists

Chinese college student Shuping Yang was chosen to give the student commencement address at the University of Maryland Sunday. She took the opportunity to praise the United States for the cleanness of its air compared to her hometown in China. Yang then praised the U.S. for the freedom of speech.

“I have learned the right to freely express oneself is sacred in America,” Yang said. She continued, “Each day at Maryland I was encouraged to express my opinions on controversial issues. I could challenge a statement made by my instructor.” She went on to say that seeing a play in which participants spoke about racism, sexism and politics opened her eyes. “I had always had a burning desire to tell these kinds of stories, but I was convinced that only authorities own the narrative. Only authorities could define the truth,” Yang said.

Chinese student praises free speech in the U.S., offends China's communists - Hot Air Hot Air



Ah, but the campus has its own authority, Ms Yang. May that be your next level of understanding.

 

The air quality is wicked bad in many places, that's for sure.

 

The political quality is wicked in all places.

 

Wow! We need more men and women like this in higher ed!