Symbolic Dates Have China on Edge

This article explains with upcoming anniversaries such as the 50th annivesary of the Tibetan revolt, 20th anniversary of Tianamen Square, and 60th anniversary of PRC's creation that the government has taken actions to prepare. Police are on high alert and there is a possibility of military lock down in and around Tibet. As these dates approach, due to concern that there might be possible uprisings or riots in memory of these events and due to the current events which have occured this new year.
This article highlights some of the discussions of class about how China's government deals with Tibet and Tianamen. It shows that these issues are still concerning to China today.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/world/asia/10china.html?_r=1&ref=asia