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China's soft-power failure, Li Datong

                   
opendemocracy.net
May 16, 2008
        
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The Chinese government planned the year of the Olympic games in Beijing on 8-24 August 2008 as a demonstration of the country's pride and confidence on the global stage. So far, it has not turned out that way. The Tibet protests in mid-March, and the disruption of the Olympic-torch relay that... [read full story]                    

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May 19, 2008
        

China's deadly earthquake has overshadowed preparations for the Beijing Olympics, taking away attention — at least temporarily — from human rights concerns, pro-Tibet demonstrations and Beijing's noxious air. The Olympic torch relay began a three-day suspension Monday, part of an official...

                   

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May 19, 2008
        

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May 18, 2008
        

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By Peter M. Herford, a teacher journalism at Shantou University (THE WASHINGTON POST, 17/05/08): A small group of doctors and nurses just left for Chengdu loaded down with medicines to help in the aftermath of Monday's earthquake. This scene of homegrown assistance has been repeated all over...

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May 18, 2008
        

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