Article Summary

While searching through nytimes.com, I came across a recently posted article on Tibetan riots. I chose this article because it is about Tibetan Riots, which is a subject I have not yet researched. According to the article, there was an exceptionally large riot in March resulting in the deaths of “18 civilians and one police officer, while 382 civilians and 241 police officers were injured,” reported Xinhua. Xinhua also reported that “rioters also burned 120 houses and 84 vehicles and looted 1,367 shops” which caused a 47 million dollar economic loss. China angrily blames the Dalai Lama of organizing the riot. As time goes on, the riots will keep getting worse and worse. Both Tibet and China still remain stubborn, as each side refuses to give up. As the violence increases, more Tibetans being sentenced and convicted. “As of April 29, 30 people have been convicted of arson, robbery, disrupting public order and attacking government offices, among other crimes related to the riot, which has the worst outburst of ethnic violence in China in recent years.” (Edward Wong) As you can see, Tibet is starting to become violent because they are tired of waiting.
This article was very interesting. It was great, because it provided many facts, and contained many details. The article was very easy to find and source. The New York Times web site is very easy and informational. I liked the subject a lot because it was very different and off the main flow of most research. The article did a great job of giving both view points on the subject. All in all, the article was very informational.