In flag battle, China dominates Tibet during Olympic torch relay in Australia
Published 4/26/2008 at Other - BostonHerald.com
CANBERRA, Australia - China's red flag was seemingly everywhere on the Australian leg of the Olympic torch relay, a nationalistic display that swamped protesters'...
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