China Earthquake Devastation

Tens of thousands people died in the Sichuan earthquake, up to 26th of May, 62,664 people are dead; 358,816 are injured; and 23,775 are still missing. these figures clearly conveyed how brutal the natural disaster is.

Earthquake Aftermath

The Earthquake happened in Sichuan province, south west of china. Wenchuan, Beichuan are the most affected cities from the disaster.

Aftermath, the whole country's implementing different facilities to aid victims, President Hujing tao went to the forefront to pray for Sichuan people, and encourage rescue workers.

International aid under UN is also access to China and provide civilian assistance.

China 2008

This year's china's going through a very difficult time.

Earlier this year March, tibetant demonstration under Dalai Lama's so called "genuine antonomy", but to what extend the spiritual leader really wants for the true autonomy? And Chinese government's very much concerned about his motive.

Later on, world Olympic torch relay was disrupted in the western world. Paris, London, San Francisco these major cities were surrounded by Pro-tibet protestors. They were arguing about human rights records in China, and use this opportunity to raise issues towards host country.

Middle of May, followed by this catastrophe of earthquake, thousands of people were dead,injured and missing. Undoubtedly, Chinese government were experiencing extremely pressure just head of Olympics games.

However, numerous news programmes recently from Britain were talking about China is changing, and does it mean to change towards democracy the western world wants? Let's be objective, listen and watch.

Dalai Lama's Visit to Britain

The Tibet spiritual leader Dalai Lama has a 10 day visit to UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomed him in the Lambeth Palace instead of Downing Street.

The packed press conference are arguing Gordon Brown's decision is to appease Beijing.

Dalai's pursuit of antonomy

According to BBC news and the Gurdian, Dalai Lama appreciated PM's invitation for his 10 days trip to UK, he expressed his view that persistence for Tibet antonomy rather than independence from China.

He said he agreed with Tibet's governed by Chinese government in terms of foreign affairs and defence, however, other issues such education, environment, religious work should be handled by Tibentans themselves.

He emphazised that Tibet's independance from China is not his concern, is out of question.

Dalai Lama's view towards Beijing Olympics and torch relay

Dalai Lama said from the very beginning, he made his attitude clear that he's fully supporting Beijing Olympics, and he appealled pro-tibetant shouln't disrupt torch relay, since it's part of Olympics, and should be protected and respected.

He also mentioned that he hasn't heard any invitation from Beijing for the August's Olympics. he'll wait for the talk in June with Chinese government, if the talk has a breakthrough and be constructive, he is willing to be in Beijing in August.

Lang dispute between Dailai Lama and central government

While Chinese government condemning Dalai Lama's independence attempt, he accused China's human right abuses.