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To: elpolvo who wrote (38972)	7/14/2001 3:28:42 AM
From: Selectric II	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

Lots of other things, in the past, other than the Olympics, have been predicted to, "open China to the world, improve the human rights situation and speed social and economic reforms." While "open", "improve", and "speed" are loosy-goosey terms, arguable both ways, when are they going to actually do it?

To: elpolvo who wrote (38972)	7/14/2001 3:29:56 AM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

<<i believe that the Olympics will open China to the world, improve the human rights situation and speed social and economic reforms.>> polvie: I tend to agree with you...Yet, I have not been in favor of all the U.S. policies towards China...BUT sometimes you can promote the most effective change in a country when you open up and collaborate with them. Standards need to be set and the Chinese need to be held accountable for delivering meaningful human rights improvements. Being able to host an International Olympics Competition is a great honor but it also comes with GREAT responsibility. This should be communicated to the Chinese Leadership in an impactful and diplomatic way. We have the opportunity to motivate the Chinese to make changes that should have been made long ago...The whole world will be examining them as we get closer to the 2008 Olympics....=) Best Regards, Scott