My first reaction when I heard about the brawl between the Chinese basketball team and Georgetown in an exhibition match was, “Oh, there the American punk ass athletes go again causing trouble!” But, it turns out that the brawl was instigated by the Chinese team, which was comprised of belligerent military guys according to the Washington Post.
From the perspective of an Asian American, we could learn from these Chinese thugs. The mentality of these players, although belligerent, display a level of Asian pride and power that a lot of us living in white societies lack. These guys refused to take shit from anyone, and they weren’t intimidated by the fact that the Hoyas were American and black and tall and strong. Although their actions may have disgraced their team and country, it sends a message to the world that the Chinese athletes aren’t gonna take shit from nobody, especially on home court! From a racial perspective, it is actually an empowering message. I have never seen a group of Asians fighting a group of blacks or whites without fear like that. Can you think of any other examples like this?
It’s in stark contrast to how Asian Americans men act here. Almost always avoiding trouble or any sort of confrontation. Acting like model minorities and turning the cheek when people tease them with racial put-downs. That’s bullshit, and I think it’s important to fight back. Send a message that you don’t put up with it. I think the Chinese men’s team felt empowered since they were in their own country, and because there was a group of them. That is a big factor. Oftentimes, Asian American guys feel outnumbered over here, and this is one reason they don’t fight back. But, if a few individuals take a stand, the message will spread that it’s not OK to mess with Asians. Period.
Although I’m not saying we need to form gangs and start causing fights, I do feel that Asians in white dominant societies like the US need to support each other. Here in the states, Asian groups are disjointed and often compete. In fact, the Asian communities and gangs are busy fighting with themselves because they are AFRAID to fight with the white and black and Hispanic communities. This sort of shit has to stop. Although you may not identify with the generic wrapper term ‘Asian’ that encompasses Koreans, Vietnamese, Laotians, and Filipinos, that is how we are perceived by white people. And, there is truth to our similarities in characteristics and geography. We should embrace that, since this is really the only way for us to get the respect and equality we deserve. It is much easier for groups to create change than single individuals. That sort of sense of community and unity is very empowering, and it is something that Asian Americans have not implemented. There are a LOT of Asians here, and we should be aware of it, embrace it, take pride in it, and use it to our advantage. That’s what all other ethnic groups do. If you really feel this support and unity, I’m sure you wouldn’t hesitate to bust some teeth next time someone calls you a chink.
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I agree…I think the positive part of this is that Asians decided to stand up and not be pushed around. Having said that, fighting is never a good idea. But for me, this incident has far more key implications – it signifies that you can’t ignore or F with China. China is now a powerhouse economically, politically, militarily, and etc. Americans can’t look down on China or see them as 2nd class. In fact, Americans are indebted to China because all those entitlement programs in the U.S. are possible partially to us borrowing from the Chinese.
But I do wonder what sparked the brawl – was it racially motivated? or just rough playing on the court?
But then again, I read that the Chinese came to the airport while the Georgetown mens basketball team were about to depart to apologize and make amends.
I say it’s always fine and good to apologize AFTER you beat the shit out of someone, rather than run away from the fight. Owning up to your mistakes is a good thing.
Dude, are you serious? cus if you are then you’re seriously brainwashed by the white media. The Chinese side DID NOT start the fight. Though they clearly finished it by beating the crap out of the Hoyas, the fight was started when a Hoyas player threw a punch at a Chinese player. This was all captured on film but rarely showed in the western media. I could only find one ABC news reel that showed that perspective:
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/georgetown-basketball-team-brawls-china-14337130
The media would like to portray Asian men and especially Chinese men as racist instigators and cowards that stomp on innocent black guys by showing them one side of the story. If you think this gives AM more positive portrayal in the media then you’re delusional. Don’t play into it like the Uncle Tam writer of your linked article Gene Wang for the Washington Post who tried to make this sound as if the Chinese team couldn’t beat the US team and so decided to ambushed them by ganging up on them and using weapons (chairs). Just because the white media is reporting it don’t make it true. Just because they are reporting a fight with Am doesn’t mean that they are making it seem the AM are being assertive, masculine, etc. Look into the truth for yourself. Think for yourself.
BTW, the score was actually tied when the fight started but Uncle Tam Gene tried to make it seem that the Chinese side was loosing and ganged up on the black players to retaliate in humiliation and lose of face.
What actually happened is that the Hoyas grew frustrated due to not getting fouls called their way (which is understandable because they were playing on China’s home turf) and they couldn’t beat the Chinese team. The Hoyas especially under Thompson are known to be an especially physically aggressive team and hard fouled the Chinese players repeatedly which at least one Chinese player said after the game was intentionally meant to to injure them and the Hoyas gave the Chinese players and audience the middle finger throughout the game. The last straw was the Hoyas player throwing the punch at the Chinese player which resulted in an epic ass beating handed out completely fairly (there was an equal number of people on each side fighting). So no, the Chinese team didn’t start the fight but they sure as fuck finished it.
@melektaus
Dude, THANK YOU for clarifying this. The articles I read were vague, one-sided, and white-sided but that was all I could find in my searches (though I admit I didn’t try that hard) so I thought they were true. Your explanation makes a lot more sense to me. And, the video you shared totally shows that the Georgetown player lost his cool and swung first. The officiating was suspect, and both teams were playing rough, and so I guess the Georgetown player lost his cool. It’s weird that the media says the Chinese went to the hotel to apologize to the Hoyas. I wonder if the Georgetown players apologized, too. That would’ve been the right thing to do especially since they swung first.
But, I am still very glad that the Chinese ballers fought back. People have to realize that Asians are the majority now, and we don’t take shit no more.
And, I agree that that reporter Gene Wang is a total banana sellout. He could’ve totally taken a fair stance with it, but he decided to be pro-American and distort facts. Just like you said, the game was even in score when the fought broke out which contradicts his statement that the Hoyas were showing up the Chinese team. Can’t stand Asian guys who don’t stand up for their own people.
Thanks for the knowledge and the research. – Ref
YA right Like Some Fucking Niggers Thats what they are Did Not Piss Of Some Chinese Players GF or the Chinese Coaches Wife!!!!!!
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Shut the fuck up you racist goof. Don’t call them niggers. It’s that fucking attitude that starts this bullshit. Treat others with respect, but fuck them up when they disrespect you.