Protests on Olympics Intensify Over China's Human-Rights Record
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
San Francisco braces for demonstrations when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop.
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Why the West Speaks Softly in Response to the Chinese Crackdown in Tibet
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- March 28, 2008
Though human rights groups complain, there is little sentiment for an Olympics boycott.
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Trial for Key Chinese Human-Rights Activist
News Desk
- March 19, 2008
Chinese authorities have put on trial prominent human-rights activist Hu Jia, who used the Internet to publicize the plight of other dissidents. His case has drawn international attention as China cracks down on human-rights crusaders in advance of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
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Preparing for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, China's Authorities Go After Human-Rights Advocates
By Paul Mooney -
Nation & World
- February 14, 2008
China's leaders see the Olympic Games as an opportunity to dazzle the world
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