The torch goes to Hong Kong, reporters go to Everest Base Camp, Tibetan envoys leave for an undisclosed location in China for talks with the Chinese side, and Beijing keeps on criticizing the Dalai Lama even while waiting for the envoys to arrive. Welcome to 100 days out from the Olympics, Beijing-style. It's hard not to feel pretty schizophrenic trying to keep track of what's happening, who's saying what, the political/economic/environmental implications of Policy X, Y, or Z and trying to keep abreast of all the sports-related news as well around these Games. Trust me, all of our heads are spinning at this point.
TORCH: Arrived in Hong Kong to a mostly warm reception.
EVEREST: Reuters is hosting a "Countdown to Beijing" blog that includes news of its reporting team at Everest Base Camp.
TIBET ENVOYS: Heading to China today from Switzerland and the United States
BEIJING KEEPS RATTLING TIBETAN CAGES: China "heaps more criticism" on Dalai Lama through the major Communist Party newspaper