Article: In China, nationalism fuels anger over Tibet Communist Party deflects criticism, but also takes risks

Jim Yardley The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
03-31-2008
In China, nationalism fuels anger over Tibet Communist Party deflects criticism, but also takes risks
Byline: Jim Yardley The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 3
Section: NEWS

BEIJING --

Zhang Jing contributed research.

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Like so many Chinese, Meng Huizhong was horrified by the violent protests in Lhasa. She cringed at videos of Tibetan rioters attacking a Chinese motorcyclist. Her anger deepened as Tibet dominated her online conversation groups until it settled on what might seem like an unlikely target: the Communist Party.

"We couldn't believe our government was being so weak and cowardly," said Meng, 52, ...

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