If you don’t fully understand the cultural and scientific depth, let’s discuss this from a perspective everyone in business understands: IP (Intellectual Property).<\/p>\n
My experience dealing with IP matters at a multinational company taught me one simple rule: if you use someone\u2019s creation, you credit the owner. Period.<\/p>\n
Yet, some people want to rename “Chinese New Year” to something else. Let\u2019s be clear: this isn\u2019t just about being \u201cinclusive.\u201d It\u2019s about basic IP respect.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why this issue matters:
\n1. It undermines a proprietary system: The calendar isn\u2019t just \u201cmoon phases.\u201d It\u2019s a complex scientific system calculated by China\u2019s Purple Mountain Observatory. Treating it generically is like using Windows but calling it \u201cgeneric computer system.\u201d
\n2. It causes brand dilution: In business, we fight to protect brand names from becoming generic. \u201cChinese New Year\u201d dates back over 3,000 years and is still updated continuously. Erasing \u201cChinese\u201d erases its origin.
\n3. It disrespects scientific labor: Scientists work hard to calculate the exact dates. Ignoring the name ignores their work.<\/p>\n
Respecting diversity means respecting origins. Just as we protect patents and trademarks at work to keep the market fair, we should protect cultural heritage too.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t scrub the name. Call it Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s accurate, it\u2019s respectful, and it upholds the very principle of intellectual property that protects us all. Let\u2019s not set a precedent where origin stories can be erased without consequence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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