Journalist and new media entrepreneur Thomas Crampton is now posting some of his work on Danwei.
China—and Asia—would vote for Obama, concludes the Asia Society.
The Asia Society compiled a nicely presented video of policy leaders from across Asia saying which US presidential candidate is viewed most favorably in their part of the world.
Barack Obama won hands down in countries across the region.
China would vote for Obama in part because he is from a minority ethnic group, said Shen Dingli of Shanghai’s Fudan University.
“Such a minority’s emergence represents a great achievement of American progress in terms of human rights and social equity,” Shen Dingli said, adding that Obama’s lack of experience might give some hesitation.
Indonesian respondents spoke about the significance of Senator Obama’s early childhood in the country.
Somewhat ironic to poll people living in countries with varying levels of electoral and dictatorial governments about how they feel about the US elections. Wonder how Myanmar would vote? Imagine Vietnam is pro-McCain. Anyone know?
In other Obama news out of Asia, the city named “Obama” in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture has been enjoying newfound fame, as Reuters reports.
NOTE: If you like this posting, you may want to check out the Asia advisors list for McCain and Obama.