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56db70ebe7c41114004b5111 | 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... | Some people waved plastic inflated flames, saying they symbolize what? | {
"text": [
"democracy."
],
"answer_start": [
266
]
} |
56db70ebe7c41114004b5112 | 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 was proud that Hong Kong still has brave people speaking out? | {
"text": [
"Leung Kwok-hung"
],
"answer_start": [
446
]
} |
56db70ebe7c41114004b5114 | 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 radio host Christina Chan wear before waving it? | {
"text": [
"Tibetan snow lion flag"
],
"answer_start": [
1269
]
} |
56d97631dc89441400fdb4b4 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | Which group did Jens Galschiøt lead? | {
"text": [
"The Color Orange democracy group"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56d97631dc89441400fdb4b5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | What did Galschiøt construct in Hong Kong in reference to the Tiananmen Square protests? | {
"text": [
"Pillar of Shame"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
56d97631dc89441400fdb4b6 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | Galschiøt and two fellow protesters were denied to entry to Hong Kong for what reason? | {
"text": [
"immigration reasons"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
56d97631dc89441400fdb4b7 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | Which American actress was questioned at the Hong Kong airport? | {
"text": [
"Mia Farrow"
],
"answer_start": [
661
]
} |
56d97631dc89441400fdb4b8 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | A legislator said that by allowing Farrow to enter Hong Kong while denying others was a violation to what policy? | {
"text": [
"one country, two systems"
],
"answer_start": [
1110
]
} |
56db715ce7c41114004b511a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | What group did Jens Galschiøt lead? | {
"text": [
"The Color Orange"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56db715ce7c41114004b511b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | What structure did Jens Galschiøt build to monumentalize the Tianamen Square protests in 1989? | {
"text": [
"Pillar of Shame"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
56db715ce7c41114004b511c | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | Why was Jens Galschiøt made to leave Hong Kong? | {
"text": [
"immigration reasons"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
56db715ce7c41114004b511d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Color Orange democracy group, led by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, originally planned to join the Hong Kong Alliance relay and paint the "Pillar of Shame", a structure he built in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. However, Galschiøt and two other people were denied entry to Hong Kong on... | Which actress from America was initially held and then gave a speech about China and Sudan? | {
"text": [
"Mia Farrow"
],
"answer_start": [
661
]
} |
56d976addc89441400fdb4be | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | When did the torch visit Macao? | {
"text": [
"May 3"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
56d976addc89441400fdb4bf | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | Where was the torch ceremony held in Macao? | {
"text": [
"Macau Fisherman's Wharf"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
56d976addc89441400fdb4c0 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | How many torchbearers participated in Macao? | {
"text": [
"120"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
} |
56d976addc89441400fdb4c1 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | Who was the first torchbearer in Macao? | {
"text": [
"Leong Hong Man"
],
"answer_start": [
650
]
} |
56d976addc89441400fdb4c2 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | A newspaper article criticized that there were not enough of what kind of person among the torchbearers? | {
"text": [
"athletes"
],
"answer_start": [
906
]
} |
56db74aae7c41114004b512d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | When was the torch relay event held in Macao? | {
"text": [
"May 3"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
56db74aae7c41114004b512e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | How many torchbearers carried the torch in Macao? | {
"text": [
"120"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
} |
56db74aae7c41114004b512f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | Who was the first person to carry the torch in Macao? | {
"text": [
"Leong Hong Man"
],
"answer_start": [
650
]
} |
56db74aae7c41114004b5130 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | Which casino tycoon participated in the torch relay event? | {
"text": [
"Stanley Ho."
],
"answer_start": [
638
]
} |
56db74aae7c41114004b5131 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Macao: The event was held in Macau on May 3. It was the first time that the Olympic torch had traveled to Macau. A ceremony was held at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Afterward, the torch traveled through Macau, passing by a number of landmarks including A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, Ponte de ... | Which publication was unhappy with the amount of non-athlete torchbearers? | {
"text": [
"Macao Daily News"
],
"answer_start": [
772
]
} |
56d97744dc89441400fdb4ca | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | A Macau resident was arrested on April 26 for posting a message on cyberctm.com encouraging people to disrupt the relay. Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4. This fueled speculation that the shutdowns were targeting speeches against the relay. The head of the Bureau of Tel... | A Macau citizen was arrested for posting a plea to disrupt the relay on what website? | {
"text": [
"cyberctm.com"
],
"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
56d97744dc89441400fdb4cb | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | A Macau resident was arrested on April 26 for posting a message on cyberctm.com encouraging people to disrupt the relay. Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4. This fueled speculation that the shutdowns were targeting speeches against the relay. The head of the Bureau of Tel... | In addition to cyberctm.com, what other website was shut down for two days? | {
"text": [
"orchidbbs.com"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
56db756ce7c41114004b513d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | A Macau resident was arrested on April 26 for posting a message on cyberctm.com encouraging people to disrupt the relay. Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4. This fueled speculation that the shutdowns were targeting speeches against the relay. The head of the Bureau of Tel... | Who was arrested on April 26 for posting an online message? | {
"text": [
"A Macau resident"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56db756ce7c41114004b513e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | A Macau resident was arrested on April 26 for posting a message on cyberctm.com encouraging people to disrupt the relay. Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4. This fueled speculation that the shutdowns were targeting speeches against the relay. The head of the Bureau of Tel... | Where was the message posted? | {
"text": [
"cyberctm.com"
],
"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
56db756ce7c41114004b5141 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | A Macau resident was arrested on April 26 for posting a message on cyberctm.com encouraging people to disrupt the relay. Both orchidbbs.com and cyberctm.com Internet forums were shut down from May 2 to 4. This fueled speculation that the shutdowns were targeting speeches against the relay. The head of the Bureau of Tel... | Who denied the shutdown was motivated by politics? | {
"text": [
"The head of the Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation"
],
"answer_start": [
291
]
} |
56d9779ddc89441400fdb4d0 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | After its April departure, when did the torch return to China? | {
"text": [
"May 4"
],
"answer_start": [
106
]
} |
56d9779ddc89441400fdb4d1 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | What actor attended a torch celebration in China? | {
"text": [
"Jackie Chan"
],
"answer_start": [
217
]
} |
56db75c2e7c41114004b5147 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | When did the torch reach Sanya, Hainan? | {
"text": [
"May 4"
],
"answer_start": [
106
]
} |
56db75c2e7c41114004b5148 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | When was the last time the torch had been in China? | {
"text": [
"April."
],
"answer_start": [
61
]
} |
56db75c2e7c41114004b5149 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | Who attended the celebrations? | {
"text": [
"IOC"
],
"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
56db75c2e7c41114004b514a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | China: The torch returned to China for the first time since April. The torch arrived in Sanya, Hainan on May 4 with celebrations attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials and Chinese big names like Jackie Chan. The entire relay through Mainland China was largely a success with many people welcoming th... | Which actor also attended the celebrations? | {
"text": [
"Jackie Chan."
],
"answer_start": [
217
]
} |
56d97bf6dc89441400fdb4d4 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | The Chinese coverage of torch relay events has been accused by Western reporters as being what? | {
"text": [
"partial and censored"
],
"answer_start": [
253
]
} |
56d97bf6dc89441400fdb4d5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | In turn, Chinese supporters have accused Western media of being what in their coverage? | {
"text": [
"biased."
],
"answer_start": [
473
]
} |
56d97bf6dc89441400fdb4d6 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | Which French newspaper was accused of being biased by Chinese State press agency Xinhua? | {
"text": [
"Libération"
],
"answer_start": [
502
]
} |
56db7278e7c41114004b5123 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | What was under scrutiny? | {
"text": [
"media coverage"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
56db7278e7c41114004b5124 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | Coverage in China is reported to be partial and what? | {
"text": [
"censored"
],
"answer_start": [
265
]
} |
56db7278e7c41114004b5125 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | What organization interrupted the relay and was not broadcast by the Chinese media? | {
"text": [
"Reporters Without Borders"
],
"answer_start": [
324
]
} |
56db7278e7c41114004b5126 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | Chinese State Press said what French newspaper was biased? | {
"text": [
"Libération"
],
"answer_start": [
502
]
} |
56db7278e7c41114004b5127 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The coverage of the events by the media came under scrutiny during the relay. Chinese media coverage of the torch relay has been distinct in a number of ways from coverage elsewhere. Western reporters in Beijing have described Chinese media coverage as partial and censored (for example when Chinese media did not broadc... | The Chinese State Press said the French newspaper was supporting a handful of what? | {
"text": [
"saboteurs"
],
"answer_start": [
743
]
} |
56d97c68dc89441400fdb4dc | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to pro-Tibet and pro-human rights protests, the Chinese media focused on the more disruptive protesters, referring for example to "a very small number of 'Tibet independence' secessionists and a handful of so-called human rights-minded NGO activists" intent on "disrupting and sabotaging the Beijing Olympic ... | What did the Chinese media focus on as far as human rights protesters? | {
"text": [
"the more disruptive protesters"
],
"answer_start": [
85
]
} |
56d97d10dc89441400fdb4de | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Xinhua and CCTV quoted relay spectators who condemned the protests, to a greater extent than most Western media, but did not quote any alternate viewpoints, providing no coverage of support for the protests by some ordinary citizens in Western countries. It quoted athletes who expressed pride at taking part in the rela... | Xinhua and CCTV focused on people who what? | {
"text": [
"condemned the protests"
],
"answer_start": [
44
]
} |
56d97d10dc89441400fdb4df | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Xinhua and CCTV quoted relay spectators who condemned the protests, to a greater extent than most Western media, but did not quote any alternate viewpoints, providing no coverage of support for the protests by some ordinary citizens in Western countries. It quoted athletes who expressed pride at taking part in the rela... | Which athlete was ignored by media for supporting the protesters? | {
"text": [
"Marie-José Pérec"
],
"answer_start": [
388
]
} |
56d97d10dc89441400fdb4e0 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Xinhua and CCTV quoted relay spectators who condemned the protests, to a greater extent than most Western media, but did not quote any alternate viewpoints, providing no coverage of support for the protests by some ordinary citizens in Western countries. It quoted athletes who expressed pride at taking part in the rela... | What did Xinhua call protesters? | {
"text": [
"radicals"
],
"answer_start": [
668
]
} |
56db76b7e7c41114004b5153 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Xinhua and CCTV quoted relay spectators who condemned the protests, to a greater extent than most Western media, but did not quote any alternate viewpoints, providing no coverage of support for the protests by some ordinary citizens in Western countries. It quoted athletes who expressed pride at taking part in the rela... | Which athlete showed support for the people protesting? | {
"text": [
"Marie-José Pérec"
],
"answer_start": [
388
]
} |
56db76b7e7c41114004b5154 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Xinhua and CCTV quoted relay spectators who condemned the protests, to a greater extent than most Western media, but did not quote any alternate viewpoints, providing no coverage of support for the protests by some ordinary citizens in Western countries. It quoted athletes who expressed pride at taking part in the rela... | Which publication said that protesters were trampling human rights? | {
"text": [
"Xinhua"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56d97d8ddc89441400fdb4e4 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Reports on the Delhi relay were similarly distinct. Despite intended torchbearers Kiran Bedi, Soha Ali Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Bhaichung Bhutia all withdrawing from the event, the official Chinese website for the relay reported "Indian torchbearers vow to run for spirit of Olympics", and quoted torchbearers Manavjit... | Though several torchbearers withdrew from the torch relay, the official website for China stated that Indian torch participants vowed to run for what? | {
"text": [
"spirit of Olympics"
],
"answer_start": [
267
]
} |
56d97d8ddc89441400fdb4e5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Reports on the Delhi relay were similarly distinct. Despite intended torchbearers Kiran Bedi, Soha Ali Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Bhaichung Bhutia all withdrawing from the event, the official Chinese website for the relay reported "Indian torchbearers vow to run for spirit of Olympics", and quoted torchbearers Manavjit... | What did Ayaan Ali Khan and Manavjit Singh Sandhu say should not be mixed? | {
"text": [
"sports and politics"
],
"answer_start": [
409
]
} |
56db76fde7c41114004b515a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Reports on the Delhi relay were similarly distinct. Despite intended torchbearers Kiran Bedi, Soha Ali Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Bhaichung Bhutia all withdrawing from the event, the official Chinese website for the relay reported "Indian torchbearers vow to run for spirit of Olympics", and quoted torchbearers Manavjit... | Though four withdrew, it was reported that Indian torchbearers vowed to what? | {
"text": [
"run for spirit of Olympics"
],
"answer_start": [
259
]
} |
56db76fde7c41114004b515b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Reports on the Delhi relay were similarly distinct. Despite intended torchbearers Kiran Bedi, Soha Ali Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Bhaichung Bhutia all withdrawing from the event, the official Chinese website for the relay reported "Indian torchbearers vow to run for spirit of Olympics", and quoted torchbearers Manavjit... | Several torchbearers said what two things should not be combined? | {
"text": [
"sports and politics"
],
"answer_start": [
409
]
} |
56d97e69dc89441400fdb4ea | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | Which United Kingdom newspaper published a Chinese ambassador's opinion that Western media had demonized China with torch coverage? | {
"text": [
"The Daily Telegraph"
],
"answer_start": [
79
]
} |
56d97e69dc89441400fdb4eb | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | What French newspaper did the Chinese media accuse of bias? | {
"text": [
"Libération"
],
"answer_start": [
856
]
} |
56db779ee7c41114004b5163 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | Some Chinese have accused Western media of what in their reportings? | {
"text": [
"Western media bias."
],
"answer_start": [
59
]
} |
56db779ee7c41114004b5164 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | Who was the Chinese ambassador to the U.K.? | {
"text": [
"Fu Ying"
],
"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
56db779ee7c41114004b5166 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | Which newspaper published these accusations? | {
"text": [
"The Daily Telegraph"
],
"answer_start": [
79
]
} |
56db779ee7c41114004b5167 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Some Western media have reported on Chinese accusations of Western media bias. The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Fu Ying, who accused Western media of "demonising" China during their coverage of the torch relays. The Telegraph also asked its readers to send ... | What other newspaper was accused of bias? | {
"text": [
"Libération"
],
"answer_start": [
856
]
} |
56d9868bdc89441400fdb4ee | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 17, Xinhua condemned what it called "biased coverage of the Lhasa riots and the Olympic torch relay by the U.S.-based Cable News Network (CNN)". The same day, the Chinese government called on CNN to "apologise" for having allegedly insulted the Chinese people, and for "attempting to incite the Chinese people a... | Who did Xinhua accuse of biased reporting on April 17? | {
"text": [
"CNN"
],
"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
56db785ee7c41114004b516d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 17, Xinhua condemned what it called "biased coverage of the Lhasa riots and the Olympic torch relay by the U.S.-based Cable News Network (CNN)". The same day, the Chinese government called on CNN to "apologise" for having allegedly insulted the Chinese people, and for "attempting to incite the Chinese people a... | Who was accused of bias on April 17 by Xinhua? | {
"text": [
"CNN"
],
"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
56db785ee7c41114004b516e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 17, Xinhua condemned what it called "biased coverage of the Lhasa riots and the Olympic torch relay by the U.S.-based Cable News Network (CNN)". The same day, the Chinese government called on CNN to "apologise" for having allegedly insulted the Chinese people, and for "attempting to incite the Chinese people a... | Who wanted CNN to apologize for its insult to Chinese people? | {
"text": [
"the Chinese government"
],
"answer_start": [
168
]
} |
56d987b2dc89441400fdb4f4 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 19, the BBC reported that 1,300 people had gathered outside BBC buildings in Manchester and London, protesting against what they described as Western media bias. Several days earlier, the BBC had published an article entitled "The challenges of reporting in China", responding to earlier criticism. The BBC's Pa... | What article did BBC put out about China just days earlier? | {
"text": [
"The challenges of reporting in China"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
56d987b2dc89441400fdb4f5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 19, the BBC reported that 1,300 people had gathered outside BBC buildings in Manchester and London, protesting against what they described as Western media bias. Several days earlier, the BBC had published an article entitled "The challenges of reporting in China", responding to earlier criticism. The BBC's Pa... | Who stated that Chinese people could access the BBC news website after years of not being able to? | {
"text": [
"Paul Danahar"
],
"answer_start": [
318
]
} |
56db78b8e7c41114004b5172 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 19, the BBC reported that 1,300 people had gathered outside BBC buildings in Manchester and London, protesting against what they described as Western media bias. Several days earlier, the BBC had published an article entitled "The challenges of reporting in China", responding to earlier criticism. The BBC's Pa... | How many people gathered in protest at these two buildings? | {
"text": [
"1,300"
],
"answer_start": [
35
]
} |
56db78b8e7c41114004b5173 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 19, the BBC reported that 1,300 people had gathered outside BBC buildings in Manchester and London, protesting against what they described as Western media bias. Several days earlier, the BBC had published an article entitled "The challenges of reporting in China", responding to earlier criticism. The BBC's Pa... | Who commented that Chinese people can look at the BBC news site for the first time? | {
"text": [
"Paul Danahar"
],
"answer_start": [
318
]
} |
56db78b8e7c41114004b5174 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 19, the BBC reported that 1,300 people had gathered outside BBC buildings in Manchester and London, protesting against what they described as Western media bias. Several days earlier, the BBC had published an article entitled "The challenges of reporting in China", responding to earlier criticism. The BBC's Pa... | Where is BBC banned from reporting? | {
"text": [
"Tibet"
],
"answer_start": [
630
]
} |
56d98814dc89441400fdb4fa | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 20, the People's Daily published a report entitled "Overseas Chinese rally against biased media coverage, for Olympics". It included images of Chinese people demonstrating in France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. One picture showed Chinese demonstrators holding a sign which claimed, incorr... | Who published "Overseas Chinese rally against biased media coverage" on April 20? | {
"text": [
"People's Daily"
],
"answer_start": [
17
]
} |
56db78e9e7c41114004b5179 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 20, the People's Daily published a report entitled "Overseas Chinese rally against biased media coverage, for Olympics". It included images of Chinese people demonstrating in France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. One picture showed Chinese demonstrators holding a sign which claimed, incorr... | Which publication published a report about the Chinese rallying against media bias? | {
"text": [
"People's Daily"
],
"answer_start": [
17
]
} |
56d98886dc89441400fdb4fe | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 4, it was reported that the Chinese government appeared to be running an anti-CNN website that criticizes the cable network’s coverage of recent events. The site claims to have been created by a Beijing citizen. However, foreign correspondents in Beijing voiced suspicions that Anti-cnn may be a semi-government... | What was the Chinese government reported running on April 4? | {
"text": [
"an anti-CNN website"
],
"answer_start": [
79
]
} |
56d98886dc89441400fdb4ff | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 4, it was reported that the Chinese government appeared to be running an anti-CNN website that criticizes the cable network’s coverage of recent events. The site claims to have been created by a Beijing citizen. However, foreign correspondents in Beijing voiced suspicions that Anti-cnn may be a semi-government... | Who supposedly created the site? | {
"text": [
"a Beijing citizen."
],
"answer_start": [
202
]
} |
56db792ce7c41114004b517e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 4, it was reported that the Chinese government appeared to be running an anti-CNN website that criticizes the cable network’s coverage of recent events. The site claims to have been created by a Beijing citizen. However, foreign correspondents in Beijing voiced suspicions that Anti-cnn may be a semi-government... | Who takes credit for creating the site? | {
"text": [
"a Beijing citizen."
],
"answer_start": [
202
]
} |
56db792ce7c41114004b517f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | On April 4, it was reported that the Chinese government appeared to be running an anti-CNN website that criticizes the cable network’s coverage of recent events. The site claims to have been created by a Beijing citizen. However, foreign correspondents in Beijing voiced suspicions that Anti-cnn may be a semi-government... | Who felt that the government was involved in the website? | {
"text": [
"foreign correspondents"
],
"answer_start": [
230
]
} |
56d98906dc89441400fdb502 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | How many attendants accompanied the flame during it's travels? | {
"text": [
"30"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
} |
56d98906dc89441400fdb503 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | When were the 30 team members sworn in? | {
"text": [
"August 2007"
],
"answer_start": [
282
]
} |
56d98906dc89441400fdb505 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | What were their official team outfits? | {
"text": [
"matching blue tracksuits"
],
"answer_start": [
472
]
} |
56d98906dc89441400fdb506 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | Which team member has his own fan following? | {
"text": [
"Second Right Brother"
],
"answer_start": [
597
]
} |
56db7a68e7c41114004b5183 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | How many attendants were used from the People's Armed Police for the flame's entire journey? | {
"text": [
"30"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
} |
56db7a68e7c41114004b5185 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | When were these 30 sworn in? | {
"text": [
"August 2007"
],
"answer_start": [
282
]
} |
56db7a68e7c41114004b5186 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | What did these 30 attendants wear? | {
"text": [
"blue tracksuits"
],
"answer_start": [
481
]
} |
56db7a68e7c41114004b5187 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee sent out a team of 30 unarmed attendants selected from the People's Armed Police to escort the flame throughout its journey. According to Asian Times, sworn in as the "Beijing Olympic Games Sacred Flame Protection Unit" during a ceremony in August 2007, their main job is to keep... | What is the attendant who has a large fan base called? | {
"text": [
"Second Right Brother"
],
"answer_start": [
597
]
} |
56d98998dc89441400fdb518 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | Which French company was boycotted? | {
"text": [
"Carrefour"
],
"answer_start": [
45
]
} |
56d98998dc89441400fdb519 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | Carrefour was boycotted because of which shareholder? | {
"text": [
"LVMH Group"
],
"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56d98998dc89441400fdb51a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | Who was the LVMH Group accused of supporting? | {
"text": [
"the Dalai Lama"
],
"answer_start": [
265
]
} |
56d98998dc89441400fdb51b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | What was burned during these boycotts? | {
"text": [
"the French flag"
],
"answer_start": [
688
]
} |
56db7bd2e7c41114004b5192 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | Who was accused of helping the Dalai Lama? | {
"text": [
"LVMH Group"
],
"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56db7bd2e7c41114004b5193 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In China, a call to boycott French hypermart Carrefour from May 1 began spreading through mobile text messaging and online chat rooms amongst the Chinese over the weekend from April 12, accusing the company's major shareholder, the LVMH Group, of donating funds to the Dalai Lama. There were also calls to extend the boy... | Boycotters accused France of being pro-seccessionist and what? | {
"text": [
"anti-Chinese racism."
],
"answer_start": [
582
]
} |
56d98a32dc89441400fdb522 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | The Chinese government tried to tamper the boycott, trying to avoid a similar outcome to which protests in 2005? | {
"text": [
"anti-Japanese protests"
],
"answer_start": [
194
]
} |
56d98a32dc89441400fdb523 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | Which newspaper urged citizens to protest peacefully? | {
"text": [
"People's Daily"
],
"answer_start": [
307
]
} |
56d98a32dc89441400fdb524 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | Which website had mentions of the Carrefour boycott removed by the government? | {
"text": [
"Sohu.com"
],
"answer_start": [
554
]
} |
56d98a32dc89441400fdb525 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | When did protests in front of Carrefour's stores occur in China? | {
"text": [
"May 1"
],
"answer_start": [
953
]
} |
56db7c39e7c41114004b519b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | The Chinese government did not want a repeat of what protests? | {
"text": [
"the anti-Japanese protests in 2005."
],
"answer_start": [
190
]
} |
56db7c39e7c41114004b519c | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | Which newspaper asked the Chinese people to protest peacefully? | {
"text": [
"People's Daily"
],
"answer_start": [
307
]
} |
56db7c39e7c41114004b519d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | Who removed Carrefour boycott comments from some websites? | {
"text": [
"the Chinese government"
],
"answer_start": [
35
]
} |
56db7c39e7c41114004b519f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In response to the demonstrations, the Chinese government attempted to calm the situation, possibly fearing the protests may spiral out of control as has happened in recent years, including the anti-Japanese protests in 2005. State media and commentaries began to call for calm, such as an editorial in the People's Dail... | What day did protests occur in front of Carrefour stores? | {
"text": [
"May 1."
],
"answer_start": [
953
]
} |
56d98b11dc89441400fdb534 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | Who was the mayor of Nagano? | {
"text": [
"Shoichi Washizawa"
],
"answer_start": [
31
]
} |
56d98b11dc89441400fdb535 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | How did Washizawa refer to the city having the torch relay? | {
"text": [
"great nuisance"
],
"answer_start": [
76
]
} |
56d98b11dc89441400fdb536 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | What was vandalized after a relay event was cancelled there? | {
"text": [
"a major Buddhist temple"
],
"answer_start": [
659
]
} |
56db7c94e7c41114004b51a5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | Who was the mayor of Nagano? | {
"text": [
"Shoichi Washizawa"
],
"answer_start": [
31
]
} |
56db7c94e7c41114004b51a6 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | What did he call the opportunity for Nagano to host the torch event? | {
"text": [
"great nuisance"
],
"answer_start": [
76
]
} |
56db7c94e7c41114004b51a7 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | In Japan, the Mayor of Nagano, Shoichi Washizawa said that it has become a "great nuisance" for the city to host the torch relay prior to the Nagano leg. Washizawa's aides said the mayor's remark was not criticism about the relay itself but about the potential disruptions and confusion surrounding it. A city employee o... | Where was the inital opening ceremony to be held in Nagano? | {
"text": [
"a major Buddhist temple"
],
"answer_start": [
659
]
} |
56dafb7de7c41114004b4c03 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The Olympic Flame is supposed to remain lit for the whole relay. When the Torch is extinguished at night, on airplanes, in bad weather, or during protests (such as the several occasions in Paris), the Olympic Flame is kept alight in a set of 8 lanterns.[citation needed] | In what is the torch flame kept lit when the torch must be off? | {
"text": [
"lanterns."
],
"answer_start": [
244
]
} |
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