Recently riots broke out in several parts of western China. Tibetans seen as rioters on TV news as well as newspaper publications. Western countries openly urging China to restrain their acts on the rioters. The Chinese Authority make public statement to stress that they could not tolerate unlawful behavior in the country. Tibet rioting became the headline on news media last week. Personally, I believe every act must have a cause. So as the Tibetan actions. But are these actions genuine or with hidden agenda? This is something we should look into. Dalai Lama has stated that he would not encourage violence. He appealed to the Tibetans to use peaceful ways of protest.
At the same time, we saw protesters outside of China carrying banner stating 'Free Tibet'! This is another issue to be addressed. I believe the Chinese are most unhappy with this sort of agenda. Not only Chinese, anyone who has the proper concept of 'Nation' will not buy such concept. Where on earth you like to see your own country split into two?! In the history of Asia, where is the evidence that Tibet had been a nation by itself? People who wish to see Tibet break away from China, personally I believed there must be an ultimate motive behind it. This is the same with Taiwan issue! 
If we Asians are going to prove to the world, we have 5000 years of culture and wisdom, we better use our brains and do our parts. Blindly following foreign philosophy and ways of life would only lead us to doom!
3 comments:
When I first learnt about the riot, I thought that they were stupid to do it at this point of time, as they could have wait until August Olympic. When tiawan politician making use of this issue to frighten their people in order to cast the vote for them, ... hey, I realise this riot was well planned....
KF, couldn't agree with you more, let's me weary of Western influence and ideals - they are not necessary applicable to us in Asia, don't be seduced by it.
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