The Earthquake Generation

JUNE 2, 2008 MONDAY AT 3PM CT

 


  In the aftermath of the Chinese earthquake, tens of thousands of young volunteers flood to the quake zone to help, taking everyone by surprise. The young volunteers are from the first generation in China to grow up as only children or "little emperors." Their spontaneous response to the quake has defied the myth that the 20-somethings are selfish and materialistic. This hour on Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Jean Feraca and her guests take a fresh look at China's young generation.

Guest
  • Daniel Bell, professor of philosophy at Tsinghua University, author of "China’s New Confucianism: Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society"
  • Bendou Zhang, senior reporter for "Titan Sports", China's biggest sports newspaper
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