booktalesy Chapter 98 Living with Dignity
Chapter 98 Living with Dignity
Chapter 98 Living with Dignity
In 1823, then-US President James Monroe put forward the principle of "America for Americans," opposing European powers' colonization of the Americas, demanding that Europe not interfere in American affairs, and promising that the United States would not intervene in European disputes. This principle defined the Americas as the sphere of influence of the United States.
Libya is not currently capable of providing protection for the entire African continent.
However, this does not prevent Qin Rui from making "Africa is Africa for Africans" Libya's medium-term goal.
Libya's short-term goal is independence and self-reliance, which has not yet been fully achieved.
The long-term goal is to overthrow the international order established by the humanoid beings of Yuon.
As for the vast universe, that is Qin Rui's ultimate goal.
There are virtually no truly independent and sovereign countries in the world.
Although the United States is the most powerful country in the world, it is parasitized by the deep state government and is far from being independent.
East Asia, due to historical and contemporary factors, has had to tie its own hands.
Qin Rui hadn't expected that Hai Shan was even more radical than him in terms of independence and self-reliance.
After the new government was established, it followed Libyan tradition and made Arabic the sole official language of Libya.
Saddam Hussein plans to make Chinese the second official language of Libya.
This stems from the scientific and advanced nature of the Chinese language, as well as from the realities of Libya.
The first and second largest ethnic groups in Libya are Arabs and Berbers, respectively, and both speak Arabic.
The total number of Chinese working in Libya, including their families, has exceeded 20, accounting for nearly 5% of Libya's total population, making them the third largest ethnic group in Libya.
"If we don't want to keep creating new words like English does;
Using Chinese as our second official language is the best choice.
Hai Shan's proposal received strong support from Guan Ping.
"At the Xishan Institute and the Central Institute, Chinese has been accepted by everyone and has become the only common language among researchers."
Without the use of Chinese, researchers from different fields would be unable to communicate at all.
Many new things, whether in English, French, Arabic, or any other language, simply don't have corresponding vocabulary; they can only be created by constantly creating new words.
Guan Ping deeply despises languages other than Chinese and suggests learning from East Asia and making Chinese a compulsory subject in Libyan schools so that the next generation of Libyans can embrace the future more fully.
"What you're saying makes a lot of sense, but we can't do that."
Qin Rui was clear-headed; there were some things he could do, but he couldn't say.
Every time Libya releases an official statement, it not only provides an Arabic version, but also English, French, Spanish, Chinese and other versions on its official website for people to freely access.
The official Libyan website is available in up to 11 languages to provide maximum convenience for users.
Mobile phones sold in Libya have built-in translation software. If you encounter unfamiliar text, you can simply scan it with your camera, and even words like "fuckvegetables" can be translated correctly.
The schools built after the establishment of the new government offer foreign language instruction, and students can freely choose to learn multiple languages.
To Qin Rui's delight, over 95% of the students chose Chinese as their second language.
The Libyan government has put a lot of effort into getting Libyans to send their children to school.
The Libyan government has waived all fees for compulsory education, providing Libyan students with school uniforms, books, and stationery, as well as nutritious meals prepared by a professional team to ensure their healthy growth.
Libya not only legally mandates that every Libyan must receive nine years of compulsory education.
Furthermore, a strict punishment system has been established for parents who prevent school-age children from enrolling in school.
In Libya, parents who prevent their children from enrolling in school face not only fines but also a variety of punishments, including but not limited to forced labor, caning, and even imprisonment.
The harshest punishment is that even if the child doesn't want to go to school, the parents will be punished without any reason given.
Unless a student repeatedly violates school rules and seriously affects the learning of other students, they will be expelled from school, have their compulsory education eligibility revoked, and all benefits cancelled.
"We can elevate the importance of Chinese to the same level as Arabic;"
However, we cannot officially designate Chinese as the official language of Libya.
This will lead to Libya facing hostility and isolation from certain countries.
Qin Rui had never understood why the international environment in East Asia was so hostile, to the point that it seemed like the whole world was against them.
After the theory of the "kill line" was exposed, Qin Rui learned that in black neighborhoods in the United States, hardworking and ambitious black people might be shot because they had betrayed the entire community.
Qin Rui then understood why the international environment in East Asia was so hostile.
Everyone is wallowing in the mud, content to rot away until the end of time.
Suddenly someone wants to climb out of the mud pit to see how big the world is outside. Wouldn't that be like turning the world upside down?
So what? We're all despicable people, and you're the only noble one?
The mean is the pass of the mean, and the noble is the epitaph of the noble.
We all study "Thick Black Theory," but you study "The Analects." Heretics must be burned at the stake.
"Tiger, if you want to turn Africa into an Africa for Africans, then we need to work hard to export it."
Yuri reminded Qin Rui again that there were countless brothers outside, waiting for Libya to be saved.
In this situation, our ancestors have long ago told Qin Rui what to do: When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, benefit all under heaven.
At least in Qin Rui's view, Libya is still very poor and lacks sufficient military strength.
East Asia wants to rise from the ashes like a phoenix, but it has to take on the whole world on its own.
Libya wants to turn Africa into an African-only Africa, but it would have to take on Britain and France alone to have any chance.
The road is long and arduous, but if you keep going, you will reach your destination.
If we persevere, the future is bright.
Preston only went to N'Djamena once and never left Tripoli.
Preston stayed at the Tripoli International Hotel, which is right next to Omar Square. Next to it is the former governor's residence, which Yuri used as his official residence. Next to that are the newly built presidential palace and the parliament building. And next to that are the East Asian and US embassies in Libya.
The two embassies stand opposite each other, separated only by a road; they are practically inseparable.
This was not Preston's first visit to Tripoli. He had visited Tripoli many times during the time when the colonel was in power, so he was quite familiar with the city.
Compared to the Tripoli of my memory, the changes in Tripoli are earth-shattering. From the overall urban design to the meticulous details, everything about Tripoli feels unfamiliar to Preston.
Preston's impression of Tripoli was one of chaos. Although the city had modern buildings, there were also historical buildings left over from the colonial era, as well as a chaotic mix of so-called "scenic spots" and bizarre temporary structures. To Preston, it felt like a beggar at a banquet, absurd and torn apart.
Today's Tripoli not only has an overall design that better fits the definition of a modern city, but its quietness, cleanliness, and level of greening have also given Preston a sense of ease and tranquility he has never experienced in other major cities.
Preston had only experienced this kind of ease and tranquility in some small European towns.
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, still has a population of over 500,000, despite a significant drop in population after the civil war. For Western countries, it is undoubtedly a major city.
Preston's assistant, Mohammed, had a deeper understanding of Tripoli.
Mohammed was originally a Libyan.
After graduating from university, Mohammed received state funding from Libya to pursue a doctorate at the University of Paris. After graduating, he went to work in the United States and later became a U.S. citizen.
Mohammed's feelings toward Libya are complex.
Mohammed once firmly believed that the United States, as a beacon of democracy, had people with faces that looked like they had never been bullied, making it a paradise compared to the bitter and resentful Libyans.
After arriving in the United States, Muhammad realized that the United States was not as good as he had imagined, and Libya was not as bad as he thought.
This return to Tripoli marks Mohammed's first visit to the city in twenty years.
"How does it feel?"
Preston hoped to get a clearer answer from Muhammad.
Preston's mission in Tripoli this time is not only to mediate the war between Libya and Chad, but also to assess the Libyan government's governance capabilities as a reference for whether the United Nations should completely lift sanctions against Libya.
"I just went to the supermarket, and how should I put it, for a moment, I wanted to move my whole house into the supermarket."
Muhammad returned home laden with bags and bundles.
"Hey guys, we're here to work, not for a weekend shopping spree."
Preston does not believe that a single supermarket can represent the Libyan government's management level.
"Although I hate to admit it, I have to say that the supermarket here is cleaner and tidier than my home."
Muhammad smiled broadly, clearly having had an unprecedentedly pleasant shopping experience.
Are you trying to say that the people here live in peace and contentment?
Preston attempted to draw a conclusion.
"There are no homeless people, no biker gangs, no stepdaughters, and no lone wolves here;
To be honest, Libya was the friendliest country to ordinary people even 20 years ago, bar none.
Mohammed's attitude toward Libya has completely changed.
Preston clearly remembered that Mohammed was reluctant when he learned he was coming to Libya on business.
"When I was in Libya, I always thought that people's basic rights were inherent, and that democracy and freedom were above all else;
Now I finally understand that democracy and freedom are not indispensable; living with dignity is the most important thing.
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Muhammad's smile turned bitter; he realized it too late.
"The forced labor of Libyans is a fact."
Preston believed that Muhammad only saw the surface.
"If the Libyan government wanted, it could have used more efficient machinery."
The reason we didn't do that was to allow Libyans to live with dignity.
Mohammed doesn't care whether the Libyan authorities are taking things seriously or not; he only cares about whether the lives of Libyans have improved.
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