Will the Olympic Torch Burn China?

Brian England 4/24/08 Global Political Relations
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Chinese security have been monitoring the journer of the Olympic torch. They have arrested multiple protestors including a man in London who tried to take the torch from an official bearer where later the torch was put in a bus to be transported in safety. Turkish police had to arrest a man moving towards the torch. And in Paris the torch was distinguished in order to get it through. With all of these events being followed, killings have been overlooked in Tibet as Chinese officers have killed an unknown and unreported number of protesters.
People say China acquired some traits from Russia. They are a secretive government, and as the rest of the world finds them to be a progressive leader in power and confidence with economy and military, Chinese leadership focuses on all weaknesses. There is political unrest with their long lasting preservation of officials because they fear losing their positions depending on exposure from the Olympics. And reports even say, 'They have no idea whats about to hit them or how bad they will look to the outside world.' Countries are already planning to boycott the opening ceremony, and have refused to be involved with some participation becuase they do not want to be seen as 'sitting down to dinner' with China. China is also worried about the reporters role in the Tibet activity. They have been successful denying coverage to media so far, but they have a far way to go when the 30,000 foreign reporters come for the games. Much unrest is going on with the government that the world does not know about. Because this is such a global event, actions are hoping to be resolved before the happen. That is why many are urging China to establish a dialogue with the Dalai Lama to talk out some problems, instead of ignoring them and having the different protestors take action into their own hands.
These protests have continually turned into violence, much of which we have not seen because it is being contained by the Chinese. The events surrounding the days of the Olympic Games should keep fear in everyone, from Tibetans and game attendees, up to government officials. A large step to resolving some of these matters must be taken before the opening ceremony, otherwise we may see events that will lead to an even more well defined line between sides.