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Kill splittists for prizes: The Cold China blog describes a new monster named "Concealing Dangerous Drugs" in the online game QQ Huaxia that is a homophone for "Tıbetan Independence" (藏独):

"Zang-du" (藏毒) is uncannily similar to "Tıbetan Independence". ("Conceal" shares the same character as "Tıbet", while "dangerous drug" shares the same pronunciation as "independence".)

And did i mention you get a "certificate of patriotism" for killing one?

Surprisingly, the game makes the connection explicit:

This time, QQ Huaxia stands up!...We're supporting the Olympics with our unique anti-Tıbetan Independence online game content

Bus explosion in Shanghai kills three: Shanghaiist has the latest updates on an explosion on a bus in Shanghai's Yangpu District.

Chinese youth not all strident: The Countdown Beijing blog talks to university students who aren't angry, and posts the results:

In recent weeks, shrill voices of Chinese youth criticizing the West have dominated headlines. But more moderate, thoughtful young Chinese are beginning to speak up. Here are some insights into a number of quieter -- but arguably just as important -- conversations with Chinese students, from Zhong Menglu who teaches at a prestigious Beijing university:

"Tibet of China, Past and Present": James Fallows visits the newly-opened Tibetan history exhibit at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities:

Let me just say: if you want a quick but thorough immersion in the prevailing Chinese view of this issue, you could do far worse than to spend an hour or two here.