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Could the overall employee malaise in France have something to do with this?
China Law

Dan,
Thanks for the China Law Blog link. I think France and China are very different mainly because France has been a democracy for a long time while China has been vangaurd for Communism. 1) Therefore, as well explained in your blog -- China may have a "Waiguoren" V/s "Zhongguoren" issue but I would not consider Xenophobia an affliction for a major part of the French population. Instead of Xenophobia I guess there is a socially programmed (and perhaps elite driven) superiority complex (everything French is better or unique) drilled into peoples mind from a young age. This is perhaps a result of the govering and social elite being out of touch with reality yet having the power to control the masses for their personal benefits. Taking my argument a step further...I sensed that the ruling elite might want to extend their power for a longer time and so might work overtime to contain the spread of English...which would cause new ideas, non French businesses etc. to gain roots and spread in the French society.
2) The democarcy difference is deeper. Remember the SARS problem originated in China and spread because a communist government did not let information spread to the rest of the world? When the disease spread, scientists found out on their own. If for any reason SARS had started in France -- I am sure that the world would have been informed in a responsible manner.
Sigh! I loved France and its people. I wish that the country comes out of its shell faster and before its too late.
I noticed from your Blog that you have lived in France. I found some really good friends there, who tried to reach out and also sensed the current limitations of the French society. Did you sense xenophobia as a major issue? I'd like to hear.