Saturday 28 April 2007

Beijing Torch Relay Controversy


With the Chinese government calling in talent such as Zhang Yimou to direct the opening ceremony and controversial plans to send the Olympic torch through Tibet and Taiwan, the 2008 Olympics are arguably shaping up as an unprecedented propaganda opportunity for Beijing.

The planned Taipei leg of the torch relay has prompted criticism from Taiwanese officials who view it as an blatant attempt to undermine their "sovereignty". It is understood that Taipei is uncomfortable being included in the torch's domestic route and will only consider participating if the torch enters the island from a territory external of Chinese sovereignty.

Furthermore, in a move tipped to spark more protests and internal unrest, the Olympic torch is also scheduled to pass through Tibet where only this week four US citizens were arrested for posting a banner calling for the region's independence.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

“Furthermore, in a move tipped to spark more protests and internal unrestthe Olympic torch is also scheduled to pass through Tibet”

Why would you like to say these kind of words?
Now, Tibet is still a part of China and it is reasonable to pass the Olympic torch through Tibet, which can let us share the happiness of holding an international sports ceremony for the common love and peace.

Also, if China would not pass the Olympic torch through Tibet, would you like to say that the chinese people have unfriendly attitudes towards Tibetan or we don't treat them like our own family members?

So, just stop uttering these kind of meaningless words without thinking and considering and stop take use of the Olymic Games(it is a game for the people around world to become more peaceful, friendly and united, not for the ugly politcal aims and attacks)to scold China, do you really know the situation in China, or just listen to and believe anything that your media told you?
Please use your own eyes and brain!