reason China has rapidly modernized and presented with the Olympic games in the world wants in the best light, can be easily understood. Another story is then that the Chinese government as a dictatorial regime there. This type of governments are particularly eager to use the Olympics and similar large events to strengthen their legitimacy.
precisely this lack of legitimacy in Tibet, China. The military conquest and the subsequent integration into the Chinese nation-state was against the will of the vast majority of the Tibetan population. In addition to the political control occurs subsidized by Beijing migration, which occupied the good positions in industry and government.
boycott threats seen in the current situation, not necessarily successful. Clear position on the other hand, are appropriate. Who gets involved with problematic regimes in a symbolic productions, is found not unexpected in the role of legitimacy fundraiser. So have the International Olympic Committee, but also monuments Bauer such as Herzog & de Meuron, exposed to a different level than about a European company, rolling case or toy manufactures in China.
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