3/25 From earthquake, tsunami to nuclear crisis

March 11, a devastating day on which multiple disasters deprived Northeastern Japan of innumerable lives that all Japanese can never forget, and a historic event that might change the fate of human beings. It’s the most powerful calamity Japan had since World War II. Japan is probably the best-prepared country for earthquake and tsunami, but they are inevitably suffering from the great loss of natural disasters. However, the deep-rooted Japanese spirit and samurai culture are well-presented in their performance after the dismal catastrophe, with which Japanese are still disciplinary, organized, and calm. All humans are supposed to get a great lesson from Japanese. Let’s see what you have learned from them.

Series of rolling disasters

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/18/japan.disaster.week.sweep/index.html

How does Japan remain so calm?

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/16/japan.cultural.order/index.html

Japan’s nuclear plant heroes

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/16/japan.nuclear.heroes/index.html

Questions

1. What’s your opinion of the measures taken by the Japanese government handling the multiple disasters?

2. How do you perceive the calmness and stoicism presented by Japanese in such a terrible catastrophe?

3. I suppose you have watched a lot of news coverage either from foreign sources or of Taiwanese media. How do you feel about their professionalism and attitude? What’s the difference between foreign and Taiwanese media? How can we improve the standard of Taiwanese media?

4. Do you still have faith in nuclear power plant? Is it a good idea to put The Fourth Nuclear Power Plant on hold in Taiwan?

5. What is your take on the volunteer sacrifices of the 50 Heroes?