the bamboo curtain

Bamboo Curtain

The sociopolitical, economical, and ideological division or barrier between China and western nations. Modeled after the similar Iron Curtain describing the barrier between the Soviet Union and non-Soviet countries during the Cold War. Although in recent years China has relaxed its attitudes about trade and involvement with other nations, there still undeniably exists a Bamboo Curtain between it and the rest of the world.
See also: bamboo, curtain
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the bamboo curtain

an impenetrable political, economic, and cultural barrier between China and non-Communist countries.
Formed on the pattern of the iron curtain (see at iron), this phrase dates back to the 1940s.
See also: bamboo, curtain
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • Bamboo Curtain
  • the curtain falls
  • the curtain falls on (something)
  • draw the curtain
  • the curtain comes down on (something)
  • the curtain comes down on something
  • the final curtain
  • curtain
  • curtain off
  • third world
References in periodicals archive
To try to figure out what is pushing the increasingly vocal (and active) Chinese official crackdown on overseas gaming, you have to try to peek behind the bamboo curtain that veils internal Chinese politics from the outside world.
All politics is local
Had they done their homework on Mao and his aftermath they would perhaps have been educated in the arduous ideological strength it took the rehabilitated Deng to break through the bamboo curtain and send thousands of Chinese to study abroad in order to undo the damage of a 'red first, then expert' policy.
How Red is Read?
It was therefore natural that I extended the Filipino hand of friendship with ease and sincerity as the Marcos government parted open the Iron Curtain, the Bamboo Curtain and the veils that shrouded the Islamic World.
Not just fair-weather friends
Luhut said the trade war between the United States (US) and China made the investment climate in the bamboo curtain country not conducive.
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This happened despite the fact that the two countries were locked at that time in a bitter ideological confrontation with the US using China's neighbours to encircle the country hidden behind the bamboo curtain.
Back on the same bridge
China's tourist chiefs have unveiled plans to recreate two of his homes behind the Bamboo Curtain.
Chinese to take leaf out of Shakespeare's book
Old and new China have emerged from behind the Bamboo Curtain and are now offering a hand of friendship to the West.
SUMMIT SPECIAL; Kevin Price goes on a victorious tour of Beijing - flying non-stop from Manchester Peking into beijing
Summary: The Cold War comprised three highly symbolic frontiers -- Europe's Iron Curtain, the Bamboo Curtain in Asia, and the lesser known Ice Curtain marking the border between the United States and the Soviet Union.
U.S., Russia face to face as border melts
LITTLE DIOMEDE, ALASKA: The Cold War comprised three highly symbolic frontiers - Europe's Iron Curtain, the Bamboo Curtain in Asia, and the lesser known Ice Curtain marking the border between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The US And Russia Face To Face As Ice Curtain Melts
In effect, each one clamors, "Pay no attention to that other man behind the bamboo curtain!''
'General Tso' shines light on culture and chicken
In 1980, Boro hosted China as part of a tour of England as they tentatively stepped from behind the Bamboo Curtain to engage with the beautiful game.
We're a friendly force to be reckoned with!
These are early days in the process, but the signs are already there that Brum can benefit from links with friends beyond what used to be called the Bamboo Curtain.
OurSay; BIRMINGHAM Mail
The comic travelled behind the bamboo curtain for Paul Merton In China, a new fourpart series which kicks off tomorrow on five.
television: Paul tucks into a takeaway treat..donkey naughty bits; BEST OF THE WEEK PAUL MERTON IN CHINA MONDAY, FIVE, 9PM
Behind the bamboo curtain; China, Vietnam, and the world beyond Asia.
Behind the bamboo curtain; China, Vietnam, and the world beyond Asia