Peace, stability disrupted

I have visited Tibet on three occasions. People there live a happy and peaceful life and their livelihood has been improved greatly.

Each time I visit, I notice new progress. Roads and highways are becoming better and the cities more beautiful.

I am dismayed that the recent violence had disrupted the peace and stability of the people. I strongly oppose such violent incidents that target innocent civilians. I hope it will not be too long before I can visit Tibet again to enjoy the peace and serenity of the region.

Giuseppe from Italy

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I knew from the very beginning that the riots in Tibet were instigated by some ill-intentioned people to disrupt the Beijing Olympic Games.

I watched a CCTV 4 news report in which five innocent girls were burnt to death by the mobs. It was quite brutal and horrifying. In my country, there are not many people who are aware of the fact that Tibetan people are enjoying a lot of autonomous rights.

I hope the Chinese government can bring the situation under control as soon as possible so that the people can return to their peaceful lives. I also think German media needs to take a fresh look at the way they report the news. The untrue reports spread quickly but not the apologies.

Helmut Matt from Germany

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I felt very sorry and angry about the violent incident in Tibet on March 14. Many innocent people lost their lives in the riots and it has greatly undermined social order and stability in Tibet.

All the evidence shows that the Dalai Lama clique attempted to clash with the Chinese government in order to seek Tibet independence.

But I firmly believe that the temporary chaos will end soon and the Chinese government will handle the situation properly and effectively. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held successfully in August.

Ricardo Santos from Brazil

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The Qinghai-Tibet railway is one of many examples that show Tibet's economic development and people's living standards have improved significantly in the past few decades.

All this relies on favorable government policies and the support of all Chinese people. Any attempt to separate Tibet from China is against the will of the people.

Huajin from Spain

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China is a country of great culture and history. The 2008 Beijing Olympic bears special significance for the Chinese people.

The world's attention is on China and we are looking forward to a successful Beijing Olympics.

The Games is a world event therefore to disrupt it is to go against the wishes of the people around the world, and people who love China.

As a religious person, I want to tell Chinese religious believers that they should be careful not to be used by a few criminals who harbor ill intentions. We need to work together to achieve social harmony, national stability and world peace.

Idris Bu Vadinar from Morocco

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(China Daily 04/10/2008 page9)