Chinese Olympian Waterworks

Things are getting ridiculous in China, what with the diversion of rivers, grabbing of water from farmers, and general carrying on for the Olympics. To put on a good face for the world Beijing is taking water from those that need it most, halving their incomes and remaking whole rivers. “The Olympics are the perfect excuse to get things done while tapping into national pride”.

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