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Beijing rebuffs Olympics critics
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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Admiral Timothy Keating told lawmakers at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that China's rising defense spending threatens U.S.-ally Taiwan and U.S. capabilities in Asia. (article 4)
The United States, other nations and advocacy groups have tried to use the attention and prestige associated with the Olympics to leverage internal change and diplomatic cooperation from China. (article 1)
Zen, an outspoken champion of religious freedom who at times has drawn the ire of Beijing authorities, was in Rome for a meeting of Chinese bishops at the Vatican to discuss the problems of the Catholic Church in China. (article 1)
The Bayi, which basically is the Chinese Pentagon, is an organization so secretive it didn't even have a published phone number until recently. (article 3)
Though some worry about the might of China's army, which is the fastest growing military in the world, but one top Chinese general said Americans shouldn't be worried. (article 3)
In recent weeks human rights groups and a number of Hollywood personalities, including Steven Spielberg, have stepped up criticism of China's record. (article 2)
" The Chinese government is all talk and no action when it comes to delivering meaningful protection and social services for migrant construction workers said Sophie Richardson (article 2)
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Tibetan, China, Beijing, Chinese, Olympics |
Source articles
- Cardinal: Olympics Chance for Rights (Washington Post, 03/14/2008, 356 words)
- Beijing rebuffs Olympics critics (BBC News, 03/12/2008, 256 words)
- ABC News: U.S. Wants Transparency with China (ABCNews, 03/13/2008, 354 words)
- US Concerned Over China Buildup (Washington Post, 03/14/2008, 281 words)
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