CHINESE LAUNCH MEDIA CAMPAIGN AGAINST TIBET

Clearly responding to His Holiness's recent expressions of futility in dealing with the Chinese negotiators, the Chinese government today launched a multi-faceted media campaign aimed at convincing the world that China's reforms in Tibet have led to substantial improvement in the basic living conditions of all Tibetans (see story here).  This is a counter-offensive directed at His Holiness's recent statements regarding the cultural genocide that is currently taking place in Tibet.  As we know from the American media, it's wise not to underestimate the power of the media in propagating lies, and so it is incumbent upon us to follow these media blitzes from the Chinese as best we can--they will have an effect, most likely on the Chinese, but an effect nonetheless.