BEIJING—A universally recognized symbol of goodwill, the Olympic torch was used to immolate hundreds of Tibetan protesters during its journey across mainland China last week, in what is being called a stirring display of competitive spirit and Chinese nationalism.
“It was a thrilling experience,” said torchbearer Wei Xiang, a member of the People’s Liberation Army, who personally set 23 monks ablaze as he ran past their peaceful protest. “Today, I am very proud to be Chinese.” As the torch travels the globe, a group of Serbian Nationalists has reportedly offered to transport the emblematic flame across the newly independent nation of Kosovo.
