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Originally Posted by hx37
If the Chinese athletes do exceedingly well at the games, the pressure will alleviate. Solid accomplishments can do much to overcome the effects of some protesters. This is assuming of course the Tibetans don't turn crazy and decide to kidnap some athletes or bomb a few stadiums.
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I agree athletic achievements can make Chinese feel good and alleviate the pressure.
Nevertheless, there still exists many opportunities for conflict. What if Chinese do not like some calls from the referee during a China vs. France soccer match? What if the national TV broadcasts images of westerners’ disrespect, intentionally or not, while China’s national anthem is playing?
The nation psyche of anger, frustration and wounded pride makes their reactions much harder to predict. I hope they will not play the “national pride card” again and get problems out of control.