2008

2

Jul

China and Dalai Lama Talking Again, Sarkozy Says He May Attend Games

French president Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday he might attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics if talks announced Sunday between the Chinese government and representatives of the Dalai Lama make progress.
“If there was continued progress and if the Dalai Lama and the Chinese president acknowledged the progress, then the obstacle to my participation would […]

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2008

30

Jun

Has President Sarkozy decided to break his promise to the French and attend the inauguration of the Olympic Games?

Reports suggest that French President Nicolas Sarkozy has already secretly decided to attend the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing on 8 August, despite his promise to consult his European partners on the subject and to take a decision in accordance with the progress made in the dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama.
“On what […]

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