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China Rips 'Vile' London Torch Protests

State media glosses over clashes

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 7, 2008 4:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – A day after protesters in London nearly extinguished the Olympic flame, Beijing denounced the "tiny number of Tibet independence elements" who threatened the torch relay. "We strongly condemn this vile behavior," said an official. Chinese television focused on cheering crowds in the...   Read full story »

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