China's loyal youth

via WikipediaYet another great piece in the New York Times (h/t RConversation) by Matthew Forney, the former Beijing Bureau chief for Time Magazine, debunking much of the misunderstandings the outside world has about the recent developments in China.

Educated young Chinese, far from being embarrassed or upset by their government’s human-rights record, rank among the most patriotic, establishment-supporting people you’ll meet.

I'm just afraid that - despite the large number of 220 million internet users in China - conversations between this overwhelming (70 percent is under 30 years old) group of people is hardly taking place, despite the technical possibilities.