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On April 27, 2007, China freed five Americans who protested against the upcoming Summer 2008 Olympics in Beijing to challenge China's rule over Tibet.
These Americans were arrested for "illegal activities aimed at splitting China" and were expelled according to the Chinese law.
As Beijing was about to announce the route for the Olympic torch for the next summer's games, the Americans displayed a protest banner at a base camp on Mount Everest.
The Olympic organizers are planning a trek that will cross five continents and scale Mount Everest. It will be 85 thousand miles and 135 days long.
By taking the torch to the top of Mount Everest, it is seen by some as as way for Beijing to emphasize it claims to Tibet. It is also expected to be one of the relay's highlights.
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China has no claim on Tibet, it invaded and occupied it militarily.
As far as hosting the Olympics, it's just one of those things where you can't take a huge nation like China and isolate it from the world. It has much bigger human rights violations issues than Tibet and yet is not shunned whatsoever.
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They broke the law and were reprimanded for it. Sounds pretty cut and dry to me. China has existed longer than most nations for a reason, they don't play around. It is sad that they violate so many human rights, but it is slowly changing, The younger generation is pushing for change, and so on and so on.
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I think that China is slowly changing too. If we keep pushing pressure on China to change some of their policies then everything would work out and keep the peace. As for the Tibet people, they don't seem to mind China's claims to them so i guess its all good.
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This sounds like a story with bits missing from the plot. For a few pointers as to why this story sounds weird, check out this post-
I see what you're saying but the base camp also depends on which side of the mountain they were on. If there were on the south ridge, then the camp would be in Nepal. However, if they were in the North ridge, then they would be in Tibet. As to the height of the base camp, I'd say that its possible, considering that they do have to make this trek for the Olympics.
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That makes sense what you say, but I think the details are still a bit hazy, because it is my understanding that a climb from the Tibet side is pretty rare, a thing of the past, and therefore if they did a climb from the North, then that is a story in itself? But, maybe the Tibetans have become a bit more welcoming and a Tibet ascent is no big deal any more. Cheers
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Well, I'll ask around about this when I go to China for summer vacation. Perhaps then I can clear up this situation! Cheers to you too!
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Yes, I would appreciate any further insights from "our man in China".
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Hey, no need to go to China, I just read Reuters! All has become clear. -
Yea, that clears it up so much more. But the thing is, this little rally didnt work very well did it?
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I agree China has annexed Tibet for a past claim that doesn't make sense, and the UN didn't do anything to stop them, now it is too late. China is entrenched too much. But many Tibetans are forced out and many Chinese people are being brought in from different areas to change the place completely Chinese including their Dalai Lama claim. They will never change it will get worse only, they are becoming a super power.
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@ Chris V. (cgull):
They will never change it will get worse only, they are becoming a super power.
First off, what the Chinese are doing in Tibet is inexcusable.
Second, not wishing to insult the Tibetans, but, can I ask how is their country a great prize for a super power? If it were a symbol of huge importance in the game of world dominance, plenty of other countries would have been in Tibet years ago. Tibet is a huge desolate land, probably has loads of resources, but owning Tibet is a bit like owning 3 trillion gazillion stars. Sort of sounds cool, but in reality, it is only worth minimal bragging rights.
Third, the Chinese clearly have a really devious strategy to take over the world - one rock at a time! -
I think it's because of their culture and traditions. Over in mainland China, we like to dance Tibetan dances to become more graceful and whatnot. About the taking over the world part, I'm not quite so sure about that. If China was trying to take over the world then why would they ba trying to sort things out with Japan?
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@ melodicdream:
About the taking over the world part, I'm not quite so sure about that. If China was trying to take over the world then why would they ba trying to sort things out with Japan?
Bait and trap? Seriously, I hope they aren't looking to rule the world, as that is an impossible dream for people into peace, but I have read quite a bit about Chinese diplomacy, and they are really clever with angles and ways of thinking that us Westerners never could dream up. So who knows what the politicos have up their sleeve.
Anyway, its been informative and fun talking to you guys, time for a siesta. -
It's been fun talking to you too! I think I should read more into Chinese diplomacy...
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Bottom line, when in China do as the Chinese do.
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China Expels Five Americans who staged an anti-Olympic protest on Mount Everest
