THE HAGUE, Netherlands: A Dutch lawmaker wants an international boycott of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics to protest China's human rights record.
Joel Voordewind, a member of the Christian Union party, would like governments around the world to support the boycott and lean on sponsors to use their financial clout with Beijing.
"It is possible to take part in the games but skip the party beforehand," he said Tuesday. "Such a ceremony is only intended to glorify the host, China."
Voordewind also suggested setting up a venue in Beijing during the games where visitors can discuss human rights. He expected opposition from organizers, but said, "If the Chinese are against the plan, that means they are against human rights."
Voordewind has just begun enlisting world support. Neither the Dutch government nor the Olympic Committee has backed him. Read more >>>>>>>>>>>>
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