China threatens to close Mt Everest to climbers... Olympeak torch. 17 March, 2008

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China threatens to close Mt Everest to climbers... Olympeak torch. 17 March, 2008

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Shows the Olympic torch on the top of Mount Everest. The text says that China threatens to close Mount Everest to climbers. Refers to China's closing of Everest to climbers on the Tibetan side. It is suggested that the ban clears the way for Chinese climbers to carry the Olympic torch to the top of Mount Everest in advance of the Beijing Games, and reduces chances of protests on the mountain calling for Tibets independence. There is a play on the words 'Olympeak' and 'Olympic'. Quantity: 1 d...

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2008

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23208668

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Olympics / Mountaineers

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