Have a Discussion of Tibet on Chinese Twitter, Fanfou.com

Screenshot Tutorial: http://tinyurl.com/2v7h5h, Dave says "I've argued, citing the words of the Dalai Lama himself, that if you

1) Believe in democratic principles and free speech
2) You believe the Internet is a tool for unfettered global communication
3) There's something in China (or any other country) that bothers you

Then you ought to put some energy into communicating directly with Chinese netizens about the problem. For years now I've seen alot of Chinese netizens discussions be completely ignored or simply missed by English-speaking netizens, who too often think that Chinese netizens are all completely brainwashed. Well, guess what? Some of them think you are too. Instead of dismissing each other as fools, how about we try to talk? So I say, Tweet Back! Tweet in English, alot of Chinese people know some. If you know Chinese... what are you waiting for? I've been translating alot of Chinese tweets on Tibet this weekend, and alot of them break the stereotype of the frothing nationalist Chinese blogger. These are Chinese people who adopt alot of Web 2.0 applications alot of the time, they aren't just blowhards in chat rooms. Some are journalists, professionals and students."

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[flyinghero123]

One thing people around the world should know it is ok that we criticize ccp. However, when anyone turns to the topic like supporting independence of Tibet, the only answer is GO TO HELL!

[pandapassport30]

Why do you say "Go to hell!"

You mean, you don't have any facts to give to show why Tibet should not be independent.

I did not say Tibet should be independent. I just said it would be nice if we could all talk about it.

Not sure why some Chinese are not willing to talk. Unless of course, you have no good argument prepared.

[Duriansead]

Does it not seem that what the western leaders does are ok? Even if it is not approved by most their ppl, they can still get away with it. Funny isn't it?

[kyoluver972]

agreed

[clearlycanadien]

great video. i love this site. it's a refreshing change from the propaganda mills of Students for a Free Tibet and the CCP

[GyariSan]

Honestly I reckon New York, California, Hawaii should seperate from their countries and turn independant. If the retarded government doesn't allow that then I'm sure numerous people around the world will protest and help us.

[GyariSan]

your argument doesn't get any better. I totally agree with you and what I have in mind.

[freetibet49]

tibet was a free country ,ruled by peace loving people before red chinese tookover in 1950.tibet used to have only one prison for thief and mudderer before chinese occupation,now tibet has 100 prison for those who speak truth,those who practice religion and those who talk about humanright.

i do not know why china hate DALAI LAMA so much

DALAI LAMA always tells the tibetans never to hate the chinese

[gongchang02]

I can tell you why.

When China was divided into pieces,either by Chinese themselves such as the period after a kingdom was overthrown or by other countries like what the west and Japan did in the 19th and 20th century, it means war.

One matter of truth is that Tibet never declared independence even when it had more autonomy.The death of every Dalai lama was reported to central government of China and the appointment of the next Dalai also needs approval from the capital.

[gongchang02]

I can tell you why.

When China was divided into pieces,either by Chinese themselves such as the period after a kingdom was overthrown or by other countries like what the west and Japan did in the 19th and 20th century, it means war.

One matter of truth is that Tibet never declared independence even when it had more autonomy.The death of every Dalai lama was reported to central government of China and the appointment of the next Dalai also needs approval from the capital.

[UnknownzZ2006]

pandapassport30, why are you in China? to engage or just to make trouble? Tibet is part of China, what kind of argument do you expect from Chinese people? Just like Hawaii is part of USA, Okinawa is part of Japan, or half of Ireland is part of UK, Tibet is part of China now. Why Westerners keep making troubles and try to separate Tibet from China?

How China handle it's own country is internal affair. Bullying China now will not work anymore, 200 years is enough, enough already.