Nefarious, Oppressive… Questionnaires

Nefarious, Oppressive… Questionnaires

That battle by China to reassert control over its restive Tibetan population has now drawn in students attending schools and universities in Beijing.

They are required to provide four answers, Tibetan sources told The Times. First, they must write a reply to the question “What position does the Dalai Lama occupy in your heart?” Second, they must provide the address and place of work of their parents. Third, they must give details of their own identity card. Finally, they must guarantee not to take part in any political activities.

I’m willing to bet that if you’re a Lama supporter, you’re not going to be very likely to reveal that in a questionnaire to the government, so what exactly is the point of this exercise?