Wednesday, May 7, 2008

China Cracks Down

The Chinese government is getting paranoid, is it because of a legitimate threat from terrorists? Or maybe it is really democracy movements they are so scared about. Independence movements? You can never be sure.
Less than 100 days before the start of the Summer Olympics, a creeping sense of unease pervades Beijing. The March riots in Tibet and the rough passage of the Olympic torch through some foreign cities has intensified official concern that the Games will bring trouble to the Chinese capital. In response, authorities have issued terror warnings, canceled public events and subjected foreigners to a higher level of scrutiny. Even as Beijing dashes to complete preparations to welcome the world in August, the city suddenly feels less welcoming.
A lovely location for the Olympics.

China: Bringing Order to the Orderless.