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The Opening Ceremony

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China Frees More Than 1,100 Tibetan Protesters

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 Probably in an effort to calm tensions before the Olympic torch runs through Tibet's capital city of Lhasa, the Chinese government released over 1,100 people alleged to have been involved in March's unrest, which brought the world's attention to the country and left several dozen people dead. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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 )

Made in China

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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 )

Protests Follow Olympic Torch

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 As the Olympic flame makes its way around the globe, pro-Tibet protesters have disrupted ceremonies in Greece, London and Paris. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Renewed Violence in France

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Authorities are scrambling to address a possible resurgence of violence after two buses were torched near Paris on Wednesday. Last year's civil unrest led to the destruction of some 9,000 vehicles in and around the city. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )