VIP的奥运门票大概和天价月饼一样，是中国现阶段市场经济的特殊现象，反映了社会资源的分配现状

"The heavy presence of Chinese (People's) Liberation Army officers throughout the proceedings left many wondering exactly what image the hosts were intending to project to the international community...," the newspaper said.

"At a time when Tibet, Darfur and China's broader human rights record are proving delicate issues for Beijing organizers, the move to present thousands of drilled, sobersided army officers ... was surprising for its brazenness; a none too subtle projection of strength," it said.

Asked about the military theme, Zhang Jigang, chief of the People's Liberation Army dance troupe, told reporters there were "excellent performers and directors" in the military.

"I think this is a Chinese characteristic," he said. "All of the military arms have ... have wonderful acrobats and opera troupes. We should make use of such resources."

奥运危机将让中国领导人逐渐意识到第四维（fourth dimension）的存在，中国迄今为止很少注意到它。第四维存在于国际媒体与非政府组织所产生的国际公众舆论精神空间。在理论上，媒体与非政府组织没有实权。在实际上，它们有实力，因为它们塑造了国际舆论。全球反对中国奥运的示威者在数量上可能微不足道，但他们的全球影响力惊人。这种扩大效应来源于第四维。

　　中国人对第四维缺乏认识，这也表现在他们组织博鳌论坛的方式上。博鳌论坛是达沃斯论坛的中国竞争者。出于中国政府巨大的双边影响力，很多政府和商界高层会出席每一次博鳌论坛。但它缺少达沃斯的火花，因为它没能邀请独立知识分子、媒体和小说家及剧作家等文化人士——他们驱动第四维的国际生活。

这位流亡海外的西藏精神领袖在印度接受BBC专访时说，他“严重关切”上周发生在拉萨的暴力抗议事件。

但是达赖喇嘛强调，他仍然支持今年夏天北京举行的奥运会。