The runup to the Beijing Olympics has had its share of political drama—torch relay protests, calls for a boycott and tussles over which world leaders will attend the opening ceremonies. All the while, Beijing has protested that politics has no place ... ...full story at Shanghaiist
from Shanghaiist on Tue, Jul 15 2008
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| 21 Mar 08 |
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Don't mix Olympics with politics: Organisers »
YouTube video Beijing Olympic organisers Wednesday said that the Games were not the place for politics, as they battled calls to boycott the August competition or its opening ceremony over China's handling of the worst protests in Tibet in 20 years. |
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| 13 Apr 08 |
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