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The Olympic Controversy
Posted in Travel Stories by traveler on May 17th, 2008
The Chinese government’s recent crackdown on violent protests in Tibet has had global effects. In India, ex-politicians are calling for a boycott on all Chinese goods, while Reporters Without Borders is demanding that every nation shun the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, Beijing has criticised the efforts of the Dalai Lama to quell the anti-China actions.
Will these developments affect your travel considerations? Are you considering – or reconsidering – a trip to the Summer Olympics or Tibet? More philosophically, should politics be a factor in deciding what parts of the world you want to visit?
