Tibetan official pledge Olympic torch relay security

Source: CCTV.com | 03-28-2008 13:26

A top Tibetan official has pledged to ensure the security of the Olympic torch relay within the region as well as the planned ascent of the flame to the top of Mount Qomolangma.

The vice chairman of the Tibetan Autonomous Regional government, Baema Chilain, said on Thursday that separatists inside and outside China are seeking to sabotage the Olympic torch relay in Tibet.

He said the local government is confident and capable of ensuring the security of the relay and taking it to the top of the peak. He also said the Lhasa riot on the 14th of March was aimed at sabotaging the upcoming Olympics.

Editor:Zhang Ning