Dr. Jose Rizal - Philippine National Hero |
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Some of Rizal's works and writings are said to be bias against and contemptuous of the Chinese. A Rizaliana article I read convincingly proved that he was indeed anti-Chinese. But the article also rationalized that "his antagonism towards the Chinese was largely a product of the cultural and political situation of his time". I think in the same way, we can also reason out that this present day anti-Chinese sentiment of Filipinos is also a product of : a cultural difference with this new wave of overseas Chinese, a political and military issue with China, and mainly, an economic issue with a country who wants to dominate our region economically through bullying, aggression, intimidation and unscrupulous business practices.
By the way, the article was written by the author mainly to question the veracity and purpose of a book (about Rizal and his relation with China) published by the Peking University (authored by Chinese and Filipinos) to promote Philippine-China relation.
Perhaps, Dr. Jose Rizal was indeed anti-Chinese during his time because of some significant and personal reasons. Just like how we Filipinos, nowadays, are anti-Chinese because of the reasons mentioned above. But I'm sure that if he were alive today, he would have had the same sentiments like us, and would surely be boycotting "Made in China" products.
Source :
http://joserizal.nhcp.gov.ph/Reflections/rizals_chinese_overcoat.pdf
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http://joserizal.nhcp.gov.ph/Reflections/rizals_chinese_overcoat.pdf
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDfpOsKJqZU
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http://opinion.inquirer.net/57293/dark-dates-in-chinese-and-philippine-histories
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/67088/death-sentence--black-ore-gold-rush-scars-philippine-coastsChina Occupation and Incursion Protest