that sounds like a conspiracy theory.
but no it couldnt be, its about a foriegn government.
-KK
Questioning an official statement is not the same as rejecting it outright simply because it is an official statement. A mistruth -- or lack of complete truth -- as perpetrated by the government or corporation does not -- in and of itself -- rise to rise to the level of a conspiracy.
Theory OneWere this to be conspiracy theory as promoted by American theorists, we'd first look to the potential benefactors for this ban. First, we have the bicycle manufacturers. They
must be the culprit because they have the most to gain by such a policy. There are only a few bicycle manufacturers in China; therefore, their owners must have conspired and used their influence (China is a country that runs on bicycles), in addition to bribes, to cause the ban. Guangzhou is one of the most prosperous in China; therefore, it is the perfect place for a ban. Its residents have the cash to replace their motorcycles without delay.
Theory TwoNevertheless, it could be a conspiracy perpetrated by car manufacturers -- for many of the same reasons above. The car manufacturers, in collusion with governmental officials, had desired to switch the relatively wealth Guangzhou residents from scooter to car ownership in much the way that the tire and bus manufacturers eliminated trolleys in the US (a true conspiracy). German vehicles are very popular in China, and we can assume, given German intransigence concerning international mandates, that German car manufacturers would be ready with a bribe or two. Also, during the rise of capitalism in their country, Chinese citizens have heard the official drumbeat of the dangers posed by criminals and bandits. What better way to disguise greedy motives than by blaming bandits?
Theory ThreeThe true reason for the ban is that Chinese leaders fear mobility of its citizens. The primary levers of transportion -- bus, train and foot -- are under control of the Chinese military. Motorcycles are ideally suited for transporting potential resistance in one city to join another, especially because motorcycles are not limited to roads in the same way as automobiles. To Chinese officials, possession of motorcycles, ironically enough, poses the same type of threat that firearm ownership would in other countries.
I know that the US, and possibly the CIA, are to blame; however, I haven't yet figured out how.
