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中国制造
导读：面对充斥着市场的“中国制造”，西方人对此又是如何看待的呢？值得注意的是，他指出的环境污染等问题确实在为我们敲响警钟！
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Every day goods are bought and sold. I would have to say, that where I live, most of these goods come from China, India, or some other country than my own. I am sure this is fairly common in other nations too. With the possible exception of food, a lot of merchandise comes from other countries.
Some people know some of the problems associated with buying foreign made goods, but fail to understand how serious it is, and the long term results. I want to state this is not an attack on China, or any country, obviously if you live in China you should buy the goods made there, similarly if you live in Canada, try to seek out Canadian Made goods, and so forth. Here is why.
Sending Your Money Elsewhere. When you buy something made in another country, you are sending your money to that country, thus removing that money from your local economy. Effectively weakening your country, strengthening another.
Transportation Pollution. When something has to come from far away, obviously there is transportation, be this plane, train, truck, or ship, transportation involves pollution. The further away things come, the more pollution is generated.
Different Pollution Regulations. I am sure we all know that different countries have different regulations, when you buy a product made in a country with lower pollution standards, you are supporting their decision to allow pollution. In some parts of China the air is so heavily polluted they never see the sun, it is only a glow behind the smog.
Jobs. You are paying for people to work in another country, similar to the first reason, you are effectively putting people out of work in your own country. This is tough, if items were made cheaper where you live, then you probably would buy more of them, however there are undoubtedly some items made in your own country at a reasonable price, consider looking for these items and supporting that industry if you feel it is worthwhile.
Labor Laws. Indeed some countries have looser labor laws than others. Because of the lure of income in factories, some parents put their children into factories for income. When you support these factories you are supporting child labor and other poor labor regulations, like longer work hours, and fewer breaks. Remember, the products are cheaper for a reason.
Whose Backyard? Just because it is not in your backyard, does not mean that it is okay to destroy an area. Basically we feel that we do not want to destroy, or rape, our part of the earth. Nobody wants clear cutting or a quarry in their back yard, yet products must come from somewhere. If we call ourselves "Green" we need to remember that products must come from somewhere. You may be destroying the rainforest, a mountain, or a river.
All in all, every action we take, every purchase we make, can either help our planet, or harm it. What you buy, where you buy from, and how much you buy, ultimately determines the face of change for our world.
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