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their advantage.
"I'm told by my Chinese friends that wo should he strict with
them because they will run all over you if you let them. ”
Xiangui said ho was outraged when they saw the letter
"1 was shocked." Xiangui said. "I told Darrell, 'This is a racist
letter.' I can't stand for this I can't believe that someone in his po
sltion could say this.”
Xiangui said his interactions with Briggs had been cordial in the
past, but he "didn't get a good feeling" from him.
Briggs said he was simply giving Tendick advice on the situation
by telling him that "rules are rules" and should apply equally for
everyone. Briggs said he was indicating to Tendick that the Chi
nese am polite, but have ways of ensuring that they get a fair shake,
so Tendick need not worry about the issue.
Over the years, Briggs said, he has become aware of cultural dif
ferences and has asked Chinese students for advice or\ dealing with
other Chinese people.
"I've asked them to help guide mo." Briggs said. "One of the
things some of them have said is that if you give them a chance,
they'll take advantage of it."
Lee was also shocked by the letter and said at the time he would
also push for Briggs' dismissal Now he says his role Is to meet
with Chinese students on both sides of the issue, try to come to
some consensus and keep the students from remaining divided
Both Loo and Xiangui said mediation is not the answer.
"Mediation might help us get u better understanding of the situa
tion," Loo said, "but it won't change people's attitudes. We need
something more progressive than that
Xiangui said that division is sad. "hut I don't know why they re
defending him. I can't speak for them, but i think the reasons are
complicated."
Xiangui, who Inis spoken over the phono to Briggs since the let
ter became public, said he will nol meet with Briggs He also said
he was not satisfied with Briggs' letter of apology and wants him to
move to another position at the University "until things cool off
Then maybe he can come back to that job."
In his position, Briggs deals with many issues surrounding stu
dents who come lo the University from other countries
Xiangui was eventually given the extension lie originally sought
after ho enrolled for 3 credits full term.
Tendick said that is the standard minimum requirement for an
extension, although some exceptions are made
Tendick said lie does not believe the process of granting exten
sions is discriminatory He added that ho did not see Briggs' letter
ns racist but simply an advisement that "we don't need to he overly
concerned about (the Chinese) asserting themselves."
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