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China Breaks Olympic Promise

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Reporters are converging on Beijing to begin coverage of the 2008 Olympics starting  on 8/8/2008. To host the games, the Chinese government assured the International Olympic Committee that journalists and press from across the globe would have open Internet access, removing the effects of a firewall that censors numerous sites from public view across the country. The New York Times reports that despite initial denials, the Internet is being censored at the Olympic Press Centers.

This news comes as another unfortunate example of the Chinese government reneging on the pledges made to host the games in the first place. Clear blue skies and an improvement on their human rights record were some of the other pledges made. According to the Times article, President Bush has met with Chinese activists to discuss the situation. Many are boycotting the games to express their disapproval; however, the President has said he would attend the games and use the gathering as an opportunity to openly bring messages of freedom to Chinese officials and citizens.  With a little more than one week left before the games, it will take a miraculous effort on China’s part to win over the hearts of the world for the global games.

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