Exercise 8

So. The chinese government will not take steps to stop the repression, violence and killing in Burma.
“Even worse, the Chinese government has blocked most of the international efforts to effectively address the crisis.” (HRW)

And on the other hand: when the Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper welcomed the Dalai Lama into his office, China not only condemned Canada's "disgusting behaviour" but actually "demanded that Ottawa stop supporting anti-Chinese activities by exiled Tibetans." (SMH Oct 31st)
Demanded?

So. It's ok for a government to exercise its power in another country to effect change, only when it's in China's favour?
China's getting a lot of bad press lately. The pressure to improve their human rights policies in the lead up to the 2008 olympics will be interesting to watch.