Discontent fuels Mongolia's far-right groups
by BBC News, 5 Sep 2010
The Northern neighbor and once a part of China, Mongolia, suspected their big strong neighbor is more a bully than a benefactor. Some "activist" even claim to keep Mongolia "pure". They adore Nazism, wear Nazi uniform, but said they are nothing like Nazist, but only Nationalist.
However, with thousands of years of history, I wonder if there are still any "pure Mongolian", I even doubt if the activists themselves contain only pure Mongolian blood in their body.
While the Americans are threatened by Islam countries that are miles away from them, think about what the Chinese has to deal with. Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan... none of these neighbors show any friendly gestures. But there is nothing for the Chinese to react, except to show harmlessness.
Extreme nationalism is very dangerous, the Germans have learnt their lesson, it is strictly prohibited in Europe and developed countries. It should also be erased completely as the seed of it can possibly grow into another enormous war.
The article is presented in a calm and neutral position. As I searched "Mongolian Nazi" on Google, it is not difficult to find Mongolian people dressing in Nazi uniforms, and pictures of a Mongolian woman, getting her head shaved as a punishment, for being in a relationship with a Chinese man. But none of these pictures were shown in the article.
However, the article is very well-structured. It started with the history from WWII, how the Mongolians are influenced by Nazism and Nationalism. Then it mentioned the economic relationship between Mongolia and China, and how the Mongolians see it as a bully and a threat, but not friendship. Interviews with foreigners are also included, stating that they do not feel welcomed in Mongolia, but living in fear instead. The article can add more colour to it by interviewing Chinese people what they think about the Nationalism of Mongolia, and also how the Chinese government react to it.
Powerful insights on a very difficult topic. I have learnt alot from reading your critique. I honestly did not know there were extremist Nationalists who brand the Nazi swastika in Asian Countries! This almost defeats the purpose of their plight, considering in Hitler's Mein Kempf classes anyone not of Aryan appearance in it's second or third ranks. We could take the swastika out of Nazi context and possibly place it in it's former symbol of strength and unity....but it seems in this case it is a symbol of "keep the blood line pure." This saddens me. thank you for your insights!
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