Media reports about China unbalanced

Western scholars, businessmen say misunderstandings result in bias

BERLIN - Western businesspersons and scholars are increasingly requesting constructive introspection from their media and politicians rather than the typical knee-jerk reaction of using China as a scapegoat for problems.

"We must adjust ourselves to the new reality, abandon our stereotypes and, in particular, arrogance, when we talk about China," Robert de Vos, chairman of the Brussels-based Europe-China Foundation, said on Friday.