China-bashing backfires

United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi might never have dreamed of having such an impact on Chinese hearts.

Even a week or so ago, few in this country knew, or cared, who she was. Not any more. Her hysterical performance on the China-bashing bandwagon has made her a household name here.

Whether or not she herself takes pride in the overnight notoriety, she earned and truly deserves it.