China Putting on Face

Many heard the buzz and outrage over China's now infamous lip singing little girl at the opening ceremony. The 7 year old, Yang Peiyi, had won a national song contest to sing at the Opening Ceremonies, was replaced by 9 year old Lin Miaoke, who was deemed as more attractive, and suitable for the world to see.

So is the world more outraged over the lip singing, or the idea that a nation would deem one child more physically desirable over another? The sad truth is that many were equally outraged by both, but the reality is more than just a nation trying to put on face and give a ‘prettier’ image to the outside world. China remains in the hot seat over countless human rights violations and is under constant scrutiny as it holds firm to its communist ideals, however the news of the totalitarian regime going to vote on the idea of a child not being picture perfect. The decision to replace Yang Peiyi was reportedly made last minute by a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of China's Communist Party (CPC). The Chinese claim that the move was made to see that both the best singer and best performer were showcased.

Regardless the debate goes on, one is left wondering what message does this sends to the already children already consumed by an overly image conscious world.