China brands Dalai Lama a monster and forces students to denounce him.
(The) battle by China to reassert control over its restive Tibetan population has now drawn in students attending schools and universities in Beijing.Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has branded the Dalai Lama an enemy of China and claims the Dalai Lama clique is bent on separating the Tibetan region from Chinese rule; seeking to use the period before the Beijing Olympic Games in August to foment unrest. Over 100 have died in riots since Friday and scores more imprisoned by chi-com authorities.
They are required to provide four answers, Tibetan sources told The Times. First, they must write a reply to the question “What position does the Dalai Lama occupy in your heart?” Second, they must provide the address and place of work of their parents. Third, they must give details of their own identity card. Finally, they must guarantee not to take part in any political activities.
The protests have focused world attention on China's human rights record ahead of the Olympics, prompting discussion of a possible boycott of the Games' Aug. 8 opening ceremony and calls from U.S. officials and others for China to address Tibetans' grievances and engage in direct talks with the Dalai Lama.So... is your "stimulation-palooza", income re-distribution check from the IRS going to purchase something 'Made in China"???
