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For the BBC, reporting China is a complicated affair at the best of times - and the current protests in Tibet present particular issues. Along with every other news organisation, China's internal security laws mean we can't get into the region without permission - that has been refused.
But in addition to our problems in the field, China also routinely blocks access to BBC services in most of the country. Until now, our international TV service, BBC World has been available in diplomatic compounds and in the big hotels aimed at foreign tourists.
But since the first reports of the protests emerged on Friday, even here, the BBC's reports on the trouble have been interrupted - not always terribly discreetly. Mention the Dalai Lama or trouble in Lhasa, and for a few moments the screen goes black. But getting accurate, first hand reports out of Tibet is a real problem. Without our own people on the ground, we're largely reliant on "eyewitness" accounts - we have no means of independent verification.
Originally posted by Suspended
I think the divide between the nations ideas and perceptions is as big as it gets and I believe we could learn a great deal from open, honest discussion.
Originally posted by die_another_day
I thought people on this forum were not ignorant.
Dalai will never be proven guilty in America . And you will never like to point out that Laden is a freedom fighter.
The OP is clearly aware of the West's shortcomings and we are aware of China's issues but only by dialog can we expect things to improve on either side.
Originally posted by die_another_day
I thought people on this forum were not ignorant.
I work with Chinese nationals and have noticed a very defensive stance when it comes to Tibet. IMO defensive normally indicates guilt, misplaced loyalty, anger or some other negative emotion. Why does it upset you when you see such sensationalist headlines? Is it because you believe that China is seen as a threat to the west and we would like nothing better than to nuke you or divide the country in some way?
Originally posted by die_another_day
I thought people on this forum were not ignorant.