Opposite of the intended result - if the desire is to force China to address the Tibet issue, they will indeed address it, with increasingly large crackdowns. The most stubborn headstrong child, in a way...
You are probably exactly right. But that will bring more unwanted attention to China. They can’t escape the face losing criticism their actions will bring. The more they struggle to stop the problems the worse they look.
I agree with you about “the most stubborn headstrong child” opinion about Chinese commies. How about “eunuchs”? Those ancient Chinese eunuchs with unmeasurable wealth and power who would get rid of anything and anybody in their way.