I think there's no way Chinese gov't would ever let TIbet be independent as their region is at the location where it's crucial politically and militarily. But I also think to say one group of people is more or less peace loving than another is unfair, I think human beings all shared the same qualities depend on which situation certain qualities would manifest themselves.
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Why is it that TIBET as a worthy cause to support openly and to denounce China's role in suppressing its people and right to govern themselves has never become so 'FASHIONABLE' as the Palestinian cause ? .... while both crisis started more or less at the same time in history and in earnest ... with the difference that TIBET was an existing Buddhist country with a peace loving people ... while the region of Palestine was then the open stage for a struggle between superpowers .... and a yet to become a 'country' officially ... as far as countries go ... in the matters of political , social and economic structure ? ......
In reply to KaWai:
Sorry to disagree !....No it is absolutely nothing to do with being ' unfair ' ..... it is all to do with real facts as in .... VIOLENCE, MURDER and HATE of incredible proportions and the unwillingness to give peace a chance even if that means having to compromise on BOTH SIDES ! .... that's how you can achieve peace more often than not ... to perpetuate hate out of sheer PRIDE will only deepen the wounds ... In any case that is my very personal opinion on the matter and please do give some credit to the people of TIBET !!!
In reply to Galileo's Universe:
Human shared qualities aside, I think the Tibetan issue isn't a matter of hate, it's an issue with China's territorial and political dominance in that region. Same as in other western part of China where some minorities live, the issue of territorial dominance within minority regions have been issues through and through in Chinese history. I feel if Tibet is ever independent, it's only a matter of time before another neighboring country try to dominate it. Tibet is located in a crucial region militarily, even if China has left Tibet, Tibet would need serious humanitarian aids, food aids and army protection in order to protect itself in this dangerous modern time. The world is in the process of setting new orders, I do hope things will resolve peacefully, but I really don't think Chinese gov't will give up Tibet, they will let Tibetans gov't themselves but as long as they don't contradict with central gov't in Peking. Look at how long it took between Great Britain and Ireland to resolve their conflict and issues.
In reply to KaWai:
...NO COMMENT....
....but I really would like to go back and understand why the TIBET issue is not so 'fashionable' ... as in 'politically correct' ... that's the way I personally perceive it anyway !... any thoughts about that ?
In reply to Galileo's Universe:
Do you think, uh, it's perhaps because capitalist countries are far too interested in taking China up on their cheap, largely unregulated manufacturing to challenge the biggest superpower on its civil rights record?
Or were your questions rhetorical?
In reply to Kirsty Alsopp Fanclub:
It's not that the manufacturing industry is largely unregulated, it is that the central govn't cannot find a way to make a lot of the factory owners follow the rules that are already set in place. Lots of regional governments don't follow Beijing's policies, and that is a pressing problems central govn't is dealing with at this point. There are lots of corruptions that go on in regions that central govn't is having a hard time to handle.
Tibet issue is not fashionable, I feel, partly because the countries that are denouncing China are also doing lots of businesses with CHina, it becomes a very delicate issue when countries have to take side, and Tibet is located in a remote region with not a lot of natural resources. If countries' govn'ts support Tibet independence they would have to take responsibilities in supplying aids if Tibet is ever in a vulnerable state.
In reply to KaWai:
... in another words.... indeed .... unashamed culprits in practising double standards ..... and yet we in EUROPE want to TEACH the USA how to conduct itself honourably and to follow high standards of moral principles when conducting its foreign policy ... that is something difficult to live with !!! ......
I think with the falling of the US influence, the old powers are rising again, will give ways to a more cynical style of foreign policy around the world.