Oy, vey! China employs Yiddish to denounce 'America the kibitzer'

China has often criticized American policy in Asia, though it is rare for it to use Yiddish terms to denounce Uncle Sam. The official state media agency Xinhua published a communique taking America to task for 'kibitzing.' 'Kibitz' is a Yiddish term meaning 'to look on and offer unwelcome advice.' 'Uncle Sam has long been in the grip of many addictions, such as muscle-flexing, preaching and borrowing, but there has turned out to be one more: kibitzing,' Xinhua wrote. Beijing is unhappy that the Americans have advised their allies in the South China Sea region to form a joint naval patrol force. 'Such outside kibitzing, not to mention outright meddling, is way out of line for a party that has publicly committed itself not to taking sides on the South China Sea disputes, which are between China and some Southeast Asian nations,' Xinhua said.

Oy, vey! China employs Yiddish to denounce 'America the kibitzer'

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