China won't guarantee Web freedom over Olympics
AP – China will not guarantee it won't censor the Internet over this summer's Beijing Olympics, nor can it guarantee to stamp out piracy of Olympic-branded goods, officials said on Thursday …
Chinese protesters extinguish Olympic torch in protest?
Danwei – As reported by Asia Sentinel, the Olympic torch has apparently been extinguished by local Chinese protesters while making the rounds in Shenzhen …
Politically minded stars split on skipping Beijing Olympics
CNN – Hip-hop performer will.i.am is no stranger to the political arena -- having spearheaded the Internet-favorite "Yes We Can" music video in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama …
Huangfu Ping On Tibet
ESWN has translated an article about Tibet and the Olympics by Huangfu Ping, the former deputy editor for China Daily and a political commentator …
Formal China-Dalai Lama talks imminent
ABC – Last weekend's informal meeting between representatives of the Chinese Government and the Dalai Lama appear to have paved the way for formal talks …
Lawyer's fight for property rights
IHT – He wanted to go to church — the only chance for a brief escape from house arrest. But Zheng Enchong knew the police by the elevator might stop him, so he decided to try something new …
China should pardon prisoners in Olympic year -group
Reuters – A U.S. rights group appealed to China on Thursday to grant a pardon to long-serving prisoners in conjunction with the Olympics, saying such a move would leave a humanitarian legacy for future hosts of the Games …
Even with the torch atop Everest, Olympics are clouded
IHT – As photo ops go, the visibility certainly could have been better. As the members of a Chinese team bearing the Olympic flame approached the highest point on the earth on Thursday in their thick red jackets, they had to trudge through strong winds and thick fog …
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