[jriemer]

>Beijing is expected to lodge a strong protest against Chen's visit with Italy.
Yes, the PRC likely will be vocal, perhaps even shrill, in their protest. One hopes that Red China's little tantrum is ignored. I am glad to see that Italy is doing the right thing.

I disagree. China's little tantrum should be made widely known and mocked accordingly. If China's leaders were not so geopolically and emotionally insecure, they wouldn't be bothering with such petty crap. They're so sensative, that it's a wonder that they don't get a ego bruise from changes in air pressure.

[TigerLikesRooster]

I suspect that White House has keen interest in who the next Pope would be.