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56db3639e7c41114004b4f51
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Just days before the relay supporters of Falun Gong demonstrated in front of the Chinese embassy in the Malaysian capital. As many as 1,000 personnel from the special police unit were expected to be deployed on the day of the relay. A Japanese family with Malaysian citizenship and their 5-year-old child who unfurled a ...
What did the Chinese group yell?
{ "text": [ "Taiwan and Tibet belong to China." ], "answer_start": [ 551 ] }
56db3639e7c41114004b4f53
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Just days before the relay supporters of Falun Gong demonstrated in front of the Chinese embassy in the Malaysian capital. As many as 1,000 personnel from the special police unit were expected to be deployed on the day of the relay. A Japanese family with Malaysian citizenship and their 5-year-old child who unfurled a ...
What did Chinese volunteers take from two Malaysian demonstrators?
{ "text": [ "placards" ], "answer_start": [ 652 ] }
56d96c56dc89441400fdb440
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
When did the Olympic torch visit Jakarta?
{ "text": [ "April 22" ], "answer_start": [ 50 ] }
56d96c56dc89441400fdb443
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
Who requested that the original route be cancelled?
{ "text": [ "the Chinese embassy" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
56d96c56dc89441400fdb444
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
Along with invited people, who were the only other people allowed in the stadium?
{ "text": [ "journalists" ], "answer_start": [ 587 ] }
56db36f7e7c41114004b4f59
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
Where did the torch relay begin in Indonesia?
{ "text": [ "Jakarta" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56db36f7e7c41114004b4f5a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
How many kilometers was the planned route that was cancelled?
{ "text": [ "20" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56db36f7e7c41114004b4f5b
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
Why was the first route not taken?
{ "text": [ "security worries" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
56db36f7e7c41114004b4f5c
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
What type of facility was the torch carried at instead.
{ "text": [ "stadium." ], "answer_start": [ 428 ] }
56db36f7e7c41114004b4f5d
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Indonesia: The Olympic flame reached Jakarta on April 22. The original 20 km relay through Jakarta was cancelled due to "security worries", at the request of the Chinese embassy, and the torch was instead carried round the city main's stadium, as it had been in Islamabad. Several dozen pro-Tibet protesters gathered nea...
Where did protests occur when non one except invited guests and the press were allowed inside the stadium?
{ "text": [ "outside the stadium." ], "answer_start": [ 653 ] }
56d96d01dc89441400fdb44a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
When did the torch arrive in Canberra?
{ "text": [ "April 24" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
56d96d01dc89441400fdb44c
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
Who received the flame from Chinese officials in Canberra?
{ "text": [ "Agnes Shea" ], "answer_start": [ 298 ] }
56d96d01dc89441400fdb44d
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
What did Agnes Shea give to the Chinese in return?
{ "text": [ "a message stick" ], "answer_start": [ 362 ] }
56d96d01dc89441400fdb44e
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
Who publicly argued at a press conference?
{ "text": [ "Australian and Chinese officials" ], "answer_start": [ 698 ] }
56db37c5e7c41114004b4f63
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
Where was the relay held in Australia?
{ "text": [ "Canberra" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56db37c5e7c41114004b4f64
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
How many kilometers was the route in Australia?
{ "text": [ "16" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
56db37c5e7c41114004b4f65
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
What was the location of the beginning of the Olympic torch route in Australia?
{ "text": [ "Reconciliation Place" ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
56db37c5e7c41114004b4f66
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
Who kept the demonstrators separated?
{ "text": [ "Australian Federal Police." ], "answer_start": [ 562 ] }
56db37c5e7c41114004b4f67
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunn...
What is the name of the Aboriginal elder who received the torch from Chinese officials?
{ "text": [ "Agnes Shea" ], "answer_start": [ 298 ] }
56d96e76dc89441400fdb454
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who did the Chinese want to deploy to Canberra to protect the flame?
{ "text": [ "People's Liberation Army personnel" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56d96e76dc89441400fdb456
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Chinese Australian students were told to defend what against scum and separatists?
{ "text": [ "sacred torch" ], "answer_start": [ 500 ] }
56d96e76dc89441400fdb457
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who was the chairman of the Australian Council of Chinese Organisations?
{ "text": [ "Tony Goh" ], "answer_start": [ 575 ] }
56d96e76dc89441400fdb458
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who was the Foreign Minister who said he was okay with protests as long as they were peaceful?
{ "text": [ "Stephen Smith" ], "answer_start": [ 1065 ] }
56db3994e7c41114004b4f6d
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
What group did China want along the relay route in Canberra?
{ "text": [ "People's Liberation Army" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56db3994e7c41114004b4f6e
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who was given permission to search attendees of the relay?
{ "text": [ "Australian police" ], "answer_start": [ 315 ] }
56db3994e7c41114004b4f6f
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who said that thousands of pro-Beijing supporters would be bused in?
{ "text": [ "Tony Goh" ], "answer_start": [ 575 ] }
56db3994e7c41114004b4f70
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who told the media that Chinese diplomats were arranging a "peaceful show of strength"?
{ "text": [ "Zhang Rongan" ], "answer_start": [ 769 ] }
56db3994e7c41114004b4f71
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Following the events in Olympia, there were reports that China requested permission to deploy People's Liberation Army personnel along the relay route to protect the flame in Canberra. Australian authorities stated that such a request, if it were to be made, would be refused. Chinese officials labeled it a rumor. Austr...
Who was the Foreign Minister who indicated Chinese officials wanted supporting demonstrators to show up and show their point of view?
{ "text": [ "Stephen Smith" ], "answer_start": [ 1065 ] }
56d96ec6dc89441400fdb45e
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Intended torchbearer Lin Hatfield Dodds withdrew from the event, explaining that she wished to express concern about China's human rights record. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said her decision was "a very good example of peacefully making a point".
Who withdrew as a torchbearer because of her concerns about human rights?
{ "text": [ "Lin Hatfield Dodds" ], "answer_start": [ 21 ] }
56d96ec6dc89441400fdb45f
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Intended torchbearer Lin Hatfield Dodds withdrew from the event, explaining that she wished to express concern about China's human rights record. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said her decision was "a very good example of peacefully making a point".
Who said Dodds' withdrawal was a good example of peacefully protesting?
{ "text": [ "Foreign Minister Stephen Smith" ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
56db6be6e7c41114004b50d1
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Intended torchbearer Lin Hatfield Dodds withdrew from the event, explaining that she wished to express concern about China's human rights record. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said her decision was "a very good example of peacefully making a point".
Who withdrew from the torch event?
{ "text": [ "Lin Hatfield Dodds" ], "answer_start": [ 21 ] }
56db6be6e7c41114004b50d3
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Intended torchbearer Lin Hatfield Dodds withdrew from the event, explaining that she wished to express concern about China's human rights record. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said her decision was "a very good example of peacefully making a point".
Who was the foreign minister that said her decision was a good example of peacefully making a point?
{ "text": [ "Stephen Smith" ], "answer_start": [ 163 ] }
56d96fb4dc89441400fdb462
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
Who was the head of the Canberra torch relay committee?
{ "text": [ "Ted Quinlan" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
56d96fb4dc89441400fdb464
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
How many supporters of Tibet were expected in Canberra to protest?
{ "text": [ "600" ], "answer_start": [ 6 ] }
56d96fb4dc89441400fdb465
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said which organization intended to ensure that China supporters outweighed Tibet supporters?
{ "text": [ "the Chinese embassy" ], "answer_start": [ 501 ] }
56d96fb4dc89441400fdb466
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
Which athlete carried the torch for the final leg?
{ "text": [ "Ian Thorpe" ], "answer_start": [ 685 ] }
56db6c7ce7c41114004b50d7
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
How many supporters of Tibet were expected to attend the torch relay?
{ "text": [ "Up to 600" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db6c7ce7c41114004b50d8
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
It was thought that how many Chinese supporters would attend the torch relay?
{ "text": [ "between 2,000 and 10,000" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
56db6c7ce7c41114004b50d9
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
Who did not expect that reaction from the Chinese community?
{ "text": [ "Ted Quinlan" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
56db6c7ce7c41114004b50da
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Up to 600 pro-Tibet protesters were expected to attend the relay, along with between 2,000 and 10,000 Chinese supporters. Taking note of the high number of Chinese supporters, Ted Quinlan, head of the Canberra torch relay committee, said: "We didn't expect this reaction from the Chinese community. It is obviously a wel...
Who was involved to ensure the pro Chinese demonstrators outweighed the Tibetan demonstrators?
{ "text": [ "the Chinese embassy" ], "answer_start": [ 501 ] }
56d97098dc89441400fdb46c
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
Who hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics?
{ "text": [ "Nagano" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56d97098dc89441400fdb46d
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
When did the torch arrive in Nagano?
{ "text": [ "April 26" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
56db6d76e7c41114004b50e1
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
Where was the torch relay held in Japan?
{ "text": [ "Nagano" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56db6d76e7c41114004b50e2
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
Which Olympics did Nagano host?
{ "text": [ "1998 Winter Olympics" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
56db6d76e7c41114004b50e3
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
What location was supposed to be the start of the relay event in Nagano?
{ "text": [ "Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
56db6d76e7c41114004b50e4
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
When monks pulled out of the event, where was the new starting point for the relay?
{ "text": [ "a municipal building" ], "answer_start": [ 631 ] }
56db6d76e7c41114004b50e5
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Japan: The event was held in Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26. Japanese Buddhist temple Zenkō-ji, which was originally scheduled to be the starting point for the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, refused to host the torch and pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympat...
How many Chinese guards were allowed to go with the torch?
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 1603 ] }
56d97163dc89441400fdb476
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
Where was the torch relay event held in South Korea?
{ "text": [ "Seoul" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56d97163dc89441400fdb477
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
When did Seoul host the Olympics?
{ "text": [ "1988 Summer Olympics" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56d97163dc89441400fdb479
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
Where was the start point for the relay?
{ "text": [ "Olympic Park" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
56d97163dc89441400fdb47a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
Who became violent during the relay route and was promised deportation when caught?
{ "text": [ "Chinese students" ], "answer_start": [ 435 ] }
56db6df1e7c41114004b50eb
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
Where was the relay event held in South Korea?
{ "text": [ "Seoul" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56db6df1e7c41114004b50ec
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
South Korea: The event was held in Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, on April 27. Intended torchbearers Choi Seung-kook and Park Won-sun boycotted the event to protest against the Chinese government's crackdown in Tibet. More than 8,000 riot police were deployed to guard the 24-kilometre route, which began ...
Which Olympics did Seoul host?
{ "text": [ "1988 Summer Olympics" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56d971ebdc89441400fdb480
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
When did the torch arrive in Pyongyang?
{ "text": [ "April 28" ], "answer_start": [ 50 ] }
56d971ebdc89441400fdb481
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
Who presided over the torch event in North Korea?
{ "text": [ "Kim Yong Nam" ], "answer_start": [ 416 ] }
56d971ebdc89441400fdb482
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
Who was the first torchbearer in North Korea?
{ "text": [ "Pak Du Ik" ], "answer_start": [ 630 ] }
56d971ebdc89441400fdb484
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
Where did the relay start?
{ "text": [ "the Juche Tower" ], "answer_start": [ 815 ] }
56db6e95e7c41114004b50f5
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
Where was the relay event held in North Korea?
{ "text": [ "Pyongyang." ], "answer_start": [ 740 ] }
56db6e95e7c41114004b50f6
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
What date did the torch relay event take place?
{ "text": [ "April 28." ], "answer_start": [ 50 ] }
56db6e95e7c41114004b50f7
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
What did people in the crowd wave at the beginning of the relay?
{ "text": [ "pink paper flowers and small flags" ], "answer_start": [ 162 ] }
56db6e95e7c41114004b50f8
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
North Korea: The event was held in Pyongyang on April 28. It was the first time that the Olympic torch has traveled to North Korea. A crowd of thousands waving pink paper flowers and small flags with the Beijing Olympics logo were organized by the authoritarian regime watched the beginning of the relay in Pyongyang, so...
Who was the first runner with the torch?
{ "text": [ "Pak Du Ik" ], "answer_start": [ 630 ] }
56d97261dc89441400fdb48a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
The United Nations Organization and UNICEF felt the relay could be used as what?
{ "text": [ "a propaganda stunt." ], "answer_start": [ 245 ] }
56d97261dc89441400fdb48b
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
North Korea is often listed among the worst offenders in the world in what regard?
{ "text": [ "against human rights." ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
56db6f0ce7c41114004b50ff
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
What is the children's agency of the United Nations Organization?
{ "text": [ "UNICEF" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
56db6f0ce7c41114004b5100
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
Both organizations withdrew what?
{ "text": [ "their staff" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56db6f0ce7c41114004b5101
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
What is the mission of the organizations?
{ "text": [ "raising awareness of conditions for children" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
56db6f0ce7c41114004b5102
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
The United Nations Organization and its children's agency UNICEF withdrew their staff, saying that it wasn't sure the event would help its mission of raising awareness of conditions for children and amid concerns that the relay would be used as a propaganda stunt. "It was unconscionable," said a UN official who was bri...
Who is often listed amongst the world's worst offenders when it comes to human rights?
{ "text": [ "North Korea" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
56d972eadc89441400fdb48e
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
When did the torch arrive in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "April 29" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
56d972eadc89441400fdb48f
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
Where was the torch event held in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "Ho Chi Minh City" ], "answer_start": [ 32 ] }
56d972eadc89441400fdb490
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
How many torchbearers carried the torch in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "60" ], "answer_start": [ 67 ] }
56d972eadc89441400fdb491
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
Where did the torch event begin in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "the downtown Opera House" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
56d972eadc89441400fdb492
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
Where did the torch event end?
{ "text": [ "the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
56db6ae2e7c41114004b50bd
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
Where was the torch event held in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "Ho Chi Minh City." ], "answer_start": [ 608 ] }
56db6ae2e7c41114004b50be
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
What areas are involved in the dispute between Vietnam and China?
{ "text": [ "the Spratly and Paracel Islands" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
56db6ae2e7c41114004b50bf
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
The Chinese government established what city in this disputed area?
{ "text": [ "Sansha" ], "answer_start": [ 501 ] }
56db6ae2e7c41114004b50c0
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
As a result, demonstrations were held in what two cities in December 2007?
{ "text": [ "Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City." ], "answer_start": [ 598 ] }
56db6ae2e7c41114004b50c1
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Vietnam: The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29. Some 60 torchbearers carried the torch from the downtown Opera House to the Military Zone 7 Competition Hall stadium near Tan Son Nhat International Airport along an undisclosed route. Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China (and other countri...
Who was the Prime Minister of Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "Nguyễn Tấn Dũng" ], "answer_start": [ 784 ] }
56d973fedc89441400fdb498
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
How many people protesting China were arrested in Hanoi prior to the rally?
{ "text": [ "seven" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
56d973fedc89441400fdb499
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
Which blogger calling for demonstrations was arrested for tax evasion?
{ "text": [ "Điếu Cày" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
56d973fedc89441400fdb49a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
Which torchbearer sent a letter of protest to the president of the International Olympic Committee?
{ "text": [ "Lê Minh Phiếu" ], "answer_start": [ 542 ] }
56db6b68e7c41114004b50c7
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
How many protesters were arrested in Hanoi prior to the rally?
{ "text": [ "seven" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
56db6b68e7c41114004b50c8
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
What is blogger Điếu Cày's real name?
{ "text": [ "Nguyễn Văn Hải" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
56db6b68e7c41114004b50c9
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
Though he urged for demonstrations in Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Hải was charged with what crime?
{ "text": [ "tax evasion." ], "answer_start": [ 431 ] }
56db6b68e7c41114004b50ca
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
What is the name of the torchbearer who wrote a letter to the IOC president about discrepancies on a website?
{ "text": [ "Lê Minh Phiếu" ], "answer_start": [ 542 ] }
56db6b68e7c41114004b50cb
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (real name Nguyễn Văn Hải), who bl...
What was removed from the website that Lê Minh Phiếu had written about?
{ "text": [ "disputed islands and dotted lines marking China's maritime claims" ], "answer_start": [ 1001 ] }
56d9749adc89441400fdb4a0
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
When did the torch arrive in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "May 2" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56d9749adc89441400fdb4a1
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
Who was the first torchbearer in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "Lee Lai Shan" ], "answer_start": [ 215 ] }
56d9749adc89441400fdb4a2
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
Where was the torch event started in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "Hong Kong Cultural Centre" ], "answer_start": [ 82 ] }
56d9749adc89441400fdb4a3
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
Where did the torch relay end in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai" ], "answer_start": [ 521 ] }
56d9749adc89441400fdb4a4
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
How many torchbearers participated in the relay event in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "120" ], "answer_start": [ 568 ] }
56db7092e7c41114004b5107
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
When was the relay event held in Hong Kong?
{ "text": [ "May 2." ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56db7092e7c41114004b5108
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
Who handed the torch to Lee Lai Shan, the first torchbearer?
{ "text": [ "Donald Tsang" ], "answer_start": [ 142 ] }
56db7092e7c41114004b5109
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
What was used to get the torch across the Shing Mun River?
{ "text": [ "a dragon boat" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
56db7092e7c41114004b510a
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
How many torchbearers carried the torch?
{ "text": [ "120" ], "answer_start": [ 568 ] }
56db7092e7c41114004b510b
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
Hong Kong: The event was held in Hong Kong on May 2. In the ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chief Executive Donald Tsang handed the torch to the first torchbearer, Olympic medalist Lee Lai Shan. The torch relay then traveled through Nathan Road, Lantau Link, Sha Tin (crossed Shing Mun R...
The torchbearers included athletes, celebrities and who?
{ "text": [ "pro-Beijing camp politicians." ], "answer_start": [ 667 ] }
56d97560dc89441400fdb4aa
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted accountability for the Tiananme...
What did Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China members wave to symbolize democracy?
{ "text": [ "plastic Olympic flames" ], "answer_start": [ 215 ] }
56d97560dc89441400fdb4ab
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted accountability for the Tiananme...
This group wanted accountability for what 1989 event?
{ "text": [ "Tiananmen Square protests" ], "answer_start": [ 312 ] }
56d97560dc89441400fdb4ac
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted accountability for the Tiananme...
Who wrapped a Tibetan flag around her body and later waved it?
{ "text": [ "Christina Chan" ], "answer_start": [ 1242 ] }
56d97560dc89441400fdb4ad
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted accountability for the Tiananme...
Who removed Chan from the protest?
{ "text": [ "police" ], "answer_start": [ 1531 ] }
56d97560dc89441400fdb4ae
2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted accountability for the Tiananme...
Why is Chan suing the Hong Kong government?
{ "text": [ "her human rights were breached." ], "answer_start": [ 1640 ] }