Five pro-Tibet demonstrators arrested in clash outside Chinese embassy

Protesters leapt over security barriers outside the Chinese Embassy in London today in an attempt to disrupt Wen Jiabaos three-day visit to Britain.

Five of the pro-Tibetan demonstrators were arrested when they tried to take the Free Tibet flag to the doors of the Embassy as the Chinese Premier arrived for a brief meeting.

Firecrackers let off by embassy staff as the Premier pulled up to the front door created a few moments of confusion as smoke filled the street. Dignataries scuttled from the motorcade through the embassys doors amid the din, narrowly avoiding the dancing dragon.

One protester had concealed himself within the pro-Chinese group of about 100 people, who were gathered opposite a bigger crowd of people, many of whom were from the Free Tibet organisation.

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[funkyphotographer]

Tibetans need freedom, even if its not independence.

I was in Tibet last July/August. Many foreign tourists were not being allowed in. Monasteries were closed due to "cultural education".

China is hiding a lot.

[saint666]

reminds me of religious fanatics who know nothing about what they are asking for.

[onegoodman66]

bunch of trouble makers!