Vance’s Controversial and Idiotic “Peasants” Comment: Relations with China in Jeopardy
It seems like VP Vance’s attempt at economic commentary has landed him in hot water internationally. While Fox News and Breitbart are busy defending the “economic logic” behind calling people peasants, CNN and BBC are highlighting the diplomatic disaster. Meanwhile, Chinese media is having none of it, calling Vance’s remarks ignorant and disrespectful. In the grand scheme of things, it looks like Vance has managed to offend an entire nation while trying to make a point about trade – a true diplomatic masterpiece.
“China has called US Vice-President JD Vance ‘ignorant and impolite’ after he said America had been borrowing money from ‘Chinese peasants’.”
BBC
Conservative Media (Fox News, Breitbart)
Fox News:
- Tone: Defensive and somewhat dismissive.
- Summary: Fox News reported Vance’s comments without much critique, focusing on the idea that America borrows money from “Chinese peasants” to buy goods they manufacture. The emphasis was on the economic argument rather than the derogatory nature of the term.
- Quote: “Vance told Fox News that America borrows ‘money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture’.” Fox News
Breitbart:
- Tone: Supportive of Vance, critical of China.
- Summary: Breitbart echoed Vance’s sentiment, emphasizing the economic argument and framing China as the antagonist in the trade war. The derogatory term was downplayed.
- Quote: “J.D. VANCE: We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture. That is not a recipe for economic success.” Breitbart
Liberal Media (CNN, BBC)
CNN:
- Tone: Critical and highlighting the backlash.
- Summary: CNN focused on the international backlash, emphasizing the offensive nature of Vance’s comments and the diplomatic fallout.
- Quote: “China on Tuesday slammed US Vice President JD Vance for his comments about ‘Chinese peasants’ in an interview that has drawn widespread ire.” CNN
BBC:
- Tone: Critical and detailed.
- Summary: BBC highlighted China’s condemnation of Vance’s remarks, calling them “ignorant and impolite,” and discussed the potential strain on diplomatic relations.
- Quote: “China has called US Vice-President JD Vance ‘ignorant and impolite’ after he said America had been borrowing money from ‘Chinese peasants’.” BBC
Chinese Media (South China Morning Post)
South China Morning Post:
- Tone: Outraged and condemning.
- Summary: SCMP emphasized the strong condemnation from Chinese officials and citizens, highlighting the offensive nature of the term and its impact on U.S.-China relations.
- Quote: “China has strongly criticised US Vice-President J.D. Vance for characterising the Chinese as ‘peasants’ amid the escalating trade war.” South China Morning Post
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