They are responding to the international protests of their human rights record. It shows they care what people think of their record. Amnesty International tracks alleged human rights abuses worldwide. Splendid China mangers acknowledge that part of their goal is to present a more positive image of China. The park is intended to highlight the nations rich culture and history, they say.
Managers say they believe the park achieves that goal.
The park's ties to the government are of no consequence, they say. They don't ask China every time they have to change a shingle. I don't think it's going to change a thing. Jack Stoner and his wife, Dortha, visited the park this week from Ohio. The couple said that they weren't concerned about the park ownership.