Will Violent Protests in Tibet Derail China's Olympic Games?

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Will Violent Protests in Tibet Derail China's Olympic Games?

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Published on Apr 4, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:51:04

Episode Description

The German chancellor has decided to boycott the Beijing Olympics in protest of China's treatment of Tibet. The French president is considering the same. President Bush plans to attend the opening ceremonies, but has publicly expressed his concern about how harshly China has reacted to protests in Tibet. Guest host Lawrence O’Donnell explores how the protests will affect the Olympic Games as well as China's policy toward Tibet. Also, the final meeting between Presidents Bush and Putin, and how a 19-year old Miami masseur became a major international arms dealer.

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