China Gets Torched

China Gets Torched

(Global Pulse: April 10, 2008) China has been haunted by accusations of human rights violations since it won the 2008 Olympics bid. China's TV news put a unique spin on the torch relay, turning a liability dogged by protests into an asset by stoking Chinese nationalism among ethnic Chinese worldwide.

SOURCES: FOX News, ABC News, NBC News, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Deutsch Welle, Germany; TV5, France; Asia Today, China and World Wide Watch, China.

Flash Player 8 and JavaScript required.
Please download the latest Flash Player, and make sure your browser's JavaScript support is enabled.

No Flash?
View QuickTime 350kbps
View QuickTime 60kbps

Global Pulse

A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service.
Digg it!Stumble!Add to RedditAdd to Del.icio.usShare on FacebookReview this story on NewsTrust.net
Comments ()
More Episodes
China: A Second SuperpowerChina: A Second Superpower
Running Time: 00:05:25
Walls of ConflictWalls of Conflict
Running Time: 00:04:56
Pakistan at WarPakistan at War
Running Time: 00:05:11
Obama's Nobel War and Peace PrizeObama's Nobel War and Peace Prize
Running Time: 00:05:21