http://observers.france24.com/en/category/tags/democracy_1 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080211-%E2%80%982008-looking-forward-olympic-games-even-more-so-democratic-china%E2%80%99 <p> A pair of political activists from Shenzhen (south China) are using the Olympic Games to protest against the authorities despite a crackdown on free speech in the run up to the event. Li Tie and Zou Tao publish newsletters and organise protests, and have even prepared for their seemingly inevitable capture by the police. On Chinese New Year's Eve (6 Feb.) they organised a peaceful protest in Shenzhen City. The pair displayed banners reading ‘2008, looking forward to the Olympic Games and, even more so, a democratic China'. </p> http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080211-%E2%80%982008-looking-forward-olympic-games-even-more-so-democratic-china%E2%80%99#comments photo China democracy demonstrations Olympic games 22.551879 114.051819 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:49:47 +0100 Julien 8249 at http://observers.france24.com