| China Uses Tibetan Antelope As Olympic Mascot | |
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Plo Koon - Student  |
November 12, 2005 - In a transparent effort to convince the world that Tibet is a part of China the endangered Tibetan antelope (commonly known as "chiru" was picked to be one of five mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Click Here The Chinese authorities' plan to use the Tibetan antelope as propaganda purporting the unity of the nationalities in China in order to distract from the reality that China has illegally occupied Tibet for more than 50 years can be seen clearly in the statements made at the mascot unveiling ceremonies. According to Liu Qi, head of the Olympics organizing committee, the mascots "reflect the cultural diversity of China as a multi-ethnic country...and the enthusiasm and aspirations of our people." The Tibetan antelope is not a Chinese symbol and is being used to legitimize China's occupation of Tibet. Multi-Ethnic? More like Milti-forced-by-invasion-to-live-under-one-name. _______________ Free Tibet! Click this link,and learn Here too |
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