China Factory Made ‘Free Tibet’ Flags

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2008 We ran a cartoon a few days ago that showed a Chinese factory churning out "free Tibet" gear. That imaginary image has since become real. The Chinese government has discovered a factory in Guangdong that mass-produced thousands of "free Tibet" flags, which Chinese authorities fear will soon end up on the streets of Hong Kong as the Olympic torch makes its way there. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rush Order

Tab, The Calgary Sun Apr 24, 2008 Dig deeper

Paris Fetes Dalai Lama

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2008 Despite disapproval from French President Nicolas Sarkozy's party, which is working on improving relations with the Chinese government, Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe has championed the Dalai Lama by making the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader an honorary citizen of the City of Light. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cafferty’s China Comments Spark Protest

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2008 When CNN commentator Jack Cafferty called the Chinese "a bunch of goons and thugs" on the air April 9, Chinese-Americans were listening -- and Saturday morning, thousands protested outside Hollywood's CNN building, demanding that he be fired. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olympic Official Warns of Athlete Ban for Pro-Tibet ‘Propaganda’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2008 Athletes participating in this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing could be expelled if they fly the Tibetan flag or express political opinions that constitute "propaganda" in official ceremonies and spaces, according to International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, but questions abound as to the precise definition of that term. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Made in China

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 10, 2008 Dig deeper

Dalai Lama Shows Support for Olympics

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2008 Speaking from Japan, the Dalai Lama told reporters that he has supported the Beijing Olympics "right from the beginning," but that protesters have a right to voice themselves. His government in exile, however, released a statement in opposition to the demonstrations that have followed the Olympic torch. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tibet

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 7, 2008 Dig deeper

Olympic Committee Warns China

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2008 Representatives of the International Olympic Committee have warned China that the estimated 30,000 journalists who will cover the Games in Beijing must have unimpeded Internet access. Concerns were raised after the Chinese government blocked access to certain sites during the recent unrest in Tibet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Burned

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Apr 1, 2008 Dig deeper

Foreign Journalists Enter Tibet

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2008 China has allowed a group of foreign journalists an escorted visit to Tibet. News reports from non-state sources are coming out of Lhasa for the first time since protests and riots began two weeks ago. One described part of the city as a "war zone." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

China Cries Foul Over Tibet Coverage

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2008 China has accused international media outlets of showing bias in news reports of the riots in Tibet. However, the media, too, have a gripe: Beijing has prevented foreign media from entering Tibet and neighboring provinces and has limited domestic access to foreign media reports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )