Further evidence China is turning to Kung Fu diplomacy to take on the Yanks

Peter Wu

23 August 2011

A friendly basketball game between Georgetown University and the Shanghai Bayi Rockets (which have strong links to the People’s Liberation Army) has ended in a draw – Oops sorry, a brawl. Several Georgetown University players were badly beaten. The rest of the squad and officials who were not involved in the brawl, were belted with bottles, chairs, fire-crackers and the world-famous Chinese spits. Grenades were about to be thrown in the basketball court but cool head prevailed, as they may injure the Chinese players too.

How did this supposedly ‘friendly’ turn into a brawl? Well it was all orchestrated by the PLA with ‘blessings’ from China State Council. They promoted it as a ‘friendly’ to lure the Georgetown players into a false sense of security. But most importantly, to show Vice President Joe Biden, on the state visit to China, that China has not only stood up. It stands taller than the Yanks, financially, economically, militarily and athletically. Note all Bayi Rocket players were selected for their stature, to ensure they are all taller than the Georgetown players.

All Bayi players who threw punches and kicks will receive a decent bonus, and a specially minted commemorative Communist Party Patriot Medal for ‘beating the Yanks’. Premier Wen Jiabao will personally present the medals. See link below.

Good-bye Ping Pong diplomacy. Long live Kung Fu diplomacy!