China and the 2008 Olympics

Games 'catalyst for China abuses'
Two people observe the Olympic logo made from balloons in Beijing
China vowed to improve human rights in its bid for the Games
China is using the 2008 Olympic Games as a catalyst for suppressing dissent in the name of stability, Amnesty International has said.

A report by the group welcomed some reforms, but criticised China's detentions without trial and tightened control of the media and the internet.

Amnesty said China had failed to keep its promise to improve human rights in the lead up to the Games.

Chinese authorities have not yet commented on the report.

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