“My participation does not in any way indicate support for the harsh and oppressive manner in which the Chinese regime continues to treat the people of Tibet.”

Sorry Konnie but it does. As does being involved with a showpiece during which the Olympic torch will be “guarded” by Chinese students :

Pro-Chinese students to guard torch | World news | The Observer

Chinese students in the UK are being mobilised to form an unofficial guard for the Olympic torch when it passes through the UK next weekend, raising the fear of clashes with protesting Tibetan activists calling for independence.

As does running with the Chinese Envoy :

Chinese envoy hit by London Olympic torch row - Times Online

The Chinese ambassador to Britain has been invited to run through London with the Olympic torch, sparking outrage from critics who regard the move as politicising a sporting event.

Fu Ying, the ambassador, is set to line up alongside stars such as Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Trevor McDonald for next Sunday’s Olympic torch relay through the capital.

Shameful.

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