China Faces New Threats Before the Olympics

Another blow has been delivered to the 'harmonious image' that China is desperately trying to display before the start of the Olympics. The Chinese authorities recently foiled a plot that would have carried out suicide attacks during the games. Government authorities stated that they have detained 45 suspects and several caches of explosives in the turbulent region of Xinjiang. These arrests have come to light as China has again increased security before the Games. All the while, the European parliament continues to debate whether the EU leaders should boycott the Games. No doubt, in the wake of this new violent threat, China will have to resolve this issue quietly—or otherwise face continued scrutiny from countries around the world.