Mitchell Blatt
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Mitchell Blatt (Facebook: @MitchBlattPolitics) is a columnist and writer based in Korea. He covers foreign affairs and culture, particularly issues related to Korea and East Asia politics. He has contributed to outlets like the South China Morning Post, the Korea Times, the Shanghai Daily, USA Today, Roads & Kingdoms, and China.org.cn. Read some of his articles at www.ChinaTravelWriter.com. Learn more at www.Mitchell Blatt.com. |
March 16, 2020
- Facing the same problem, offering sympathy and support instead of attack
- China has been much criticized in the West over its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. It would be much better to show sympathy and support for fellow sufferers.
March 13, 2020
- Travel bans don't work but China shows the way
- Travel bans like the one introduced by Donald Trump to control the current COVID-19 epidemic are ineffectual and illogical. Governments around the world need to adopt a better, multi-faceted approach.
March 1, 2020
- Democratic candidates differ on how to deal with China
- Democratic Party candidates seeking nomination as its presidential candidate have revealed differing views on how to deal with China. Those advocating toughness are missing the point, however.
February 28, 2020
- Cooperation not discrimination in the face of COVID-19
- The fear and anxiety created by COVID-19 have led to discrimination in many countries, including Ukraine. Global cooperation is crucial to winning this battle.
February 19, 2020
- Pundits are wrong about Bernie Sanders
- Political commentators are wrong in dismissing the presidential hopes of Bernie Sanders. People frequently don’t vote on policies and ideology, but like his passion and charisma.
February 18, 2020
- Misguided travel ban wrong way to respond to coronavirus
- The controversial U.S. travel ban on foreigners who have recently been in China has already blocked many with legal visas from entering the country. However, it remains to be seen just how damaging the ban is to the United States and its reputation.
February 14, 2020
- Hema: Jack Ma beats Jeff Bezos to the punch
- Alibaba is leading the way globally with its chain of Hema Xiansheng supermarkets, offering customers a slick in-store experience and convenient grocery deliveries within half an hour.
January 14, 2020
- Deja vu in Iran
- Anticipation of imminent conflict with Iran has died down, but President Trump and his allies continue to grease the skids of war in a highly dangerous way.
November 27, 2019
- Questions posed by CGI advances
- Computer-generated imagery (CGI) has reached an advanced stage where a legendary actor who died in 1955 can be brought back to life on the screen, but this raises some troubling issues.
October 2, 2019
- A foreigner's view on National Day
- Each country has its own way of celebrating national founding day. This writer recalls his first National Day in China.
