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Chinese stores looted in Tonga riots

Around 30 Chinese-owned stores in Nuku'alofa, Tonga capital, were trashed over the last some 20 hours, and the Chinese Embassy is trying to protect the Chinese living there.

Full Story: Xinhuanet

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Joey

Sydney, Australia

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Nov 17, 2006
 
This is the most deadliest, ugly, and racist action that i ever heard from this peaceful tiny island. What is going on? where were the police? why they targeted the Chinese community? These chinese business people help tongans to get cheaper goods in comparision to the other shops! Are the Tongans are jealous because the Chinese know how to work and run business? I couldnt believe what i heard . The tongans who got involved in this stupid riots must ashame of themselves.I am a real Tongan who live in Australia but i feel ashame of what was happenning.
what the

Flemington, Australia

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Nov 17, 2006
 
I do not support violence of any type against anyone. but this is the result of government failure and opportunistic behaviour of criminals.There are tongans whom are jealous and some are racist but do not be ashamed of being a Tongan. A true tongan accepts that his or her child maybe be ugly or sick but never gives up on that child. Tongans must move onward peacefully. Tonga also have a weak police force and were not prepared for this types of violence.
Rena

Auckland, New Zealand

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Nov 17, 2006
 
It is very distressing to see what is happening back in my home and unbelievable to see the chinese community targetted - the tonga I grew up in was paradise and these people have ruined it forever
john

Sydney, Australia

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Nov 17, 2006
 
It is sad as it reflects poorly on Tonga. The fault lies with everyone -from roaylty down. It is also something the Chinese must think about. If they want to continue doing business in Tonga, they can "insulate" themselves by employing,socialising, living with and integrating with Tongans. They should look at what happened to Chinese in Indonesia, Solomons and Malaysia (in 1969). As for the Tongan elite, the 'free ride' is over. The people won't tolerate your crap any more. Sad, but true.
LoL

Auckland, New Zealand

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Nov 18, 2006
 
Yeahhhhh...finally people are starting to see it like I said all my many posts ago....I agree that this is not the way to change things...but realistically...when were the Roylas going to give up their administrative power??? Never...but the people are finally saying enough is enough...they have lined their pockets for long enough....time for change...LoL...
nofo-i-lelenga

Morgan Hill, CA

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Nov 19, 2006
 
i bet you Lol you know nothing about the tongan's pyschology and mentality. they demanded before that they elect their own minister. The government gave them the opportunity to do so. Lately they threaten him that he had to climb over the parliament's fence(how disgraceful of a minister to do that). So if they are not satisfy with the minister they elected who only governs a ministry, when will they ever be satisfied with someone who rules the country???...??? of the day!!!!
fehuluni

Grass Valley, CA

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Nov 19, 2006
 
LAHI 'E TAU SPEAK,
Mooni

Waianae, HI

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Nov 20, 2006
 
Please! take time to pray for Tonga!!!!!!! Tuku pe ke tau talanga 'ihe ngaahi me'a 'oku tau fie talanga ai kae 'oua mu'a na'a ngalo 'AE FU'U MALOHI' OKU 'I HOTA NIMA, he 'oku 'iai 'ae malohi 'i ho'o lotu. neongo pe 'oku 'ikai tetau lava 'o a'u atu ki tonga pea mahalo pe ha'ikai ongo atu 'a hota le'o, But God can hear us and I believe that he can still heal our Land!'ofa atu.
Tongaz
LoL

Auckland, New Zealand

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Nov 21, 2006
 
to nofo...why do the people have to be satisfied with crumbs???
The people ask for something they get crumbs each time...the people are sick of crumbs...LoL...who would be satisfied to live in Tonga under the current system....to know that there rulers are millionaires and at least one is on Americas Forbes Rich List....the people want change...it is time for change....LoL...
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