View on Tibet
Finally a balance and practical view on Tibet issue from a Western politician.
“The Chinese government should seize the opportunity to talk to those Tibetans, represented by the Dalai Lama, who oppose violence and do not seek independence for Tibet,” Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte told a U.S. Senate hearing.
“Through outreach and genuine dialogue, China and the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the vast majority of Tibetans, can begin to bridge differences, explore the meaning of genuine autonomy and address long-standing grievances,” he said.
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Anyone who really care about Tibet issue and really understand the consequences will not call for independence of Tibet. But yes, China must listen. (Still these have got nothing to do with Olympic.)
Without protecting the culture and languages of minorities, without knowing how to tolerate different opinions, and to defend the right of different opinions…a modern China? Still a long way to go (despite having Olympic).