Protests In Tibet
Currently, China is facing a time of unrest which is demonstrated by large protests in the Tibetan region. The protests started on the anniversary of the 1959 uprising against Chinese rule of the region. The protests have currently escalated to a dangerous point-- strong violence. For example, some Tibetans have begun attacking Chinese people and their shops located in the Tibetan region. In response to this violence, the Chinese government has had to pursue the path of suppression by using a vast number of policemen. The Chinese government has also tried to censor what the world is seeing and hearing about this escalating violence. This has included censoring the Dalai Lama, who has stated that the Chinese government should be investigated for its brutality in the handling of these protests. This situation is going to complicate China's goal of presenting a positive image to the rest of the world as it nears it's global debut of hosting the upcoming Olympics.
posted by Lauren Vaughn at 7:57 AM
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The Tibetan protests are having consequences on Taiwan's presidential elections, as well. China's repression of the protests only heightens Taiwan's concerns that China will take a tougher policy on its regions it considers to be Chinese territory, such as Taiwan. Ma Ying-jeou's (the presidential candidate that China favors) great lead has almost disappeared, and his loss would be a huge setback. With all of the negative affects from the Tibetan riots, it is time that China faces the problem and comes up with a fair solution.
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