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This discussion board has been largely devoted to issues surrounding the Tibetan basket weaving industry. The great interest in these products and their popularity as status symbols among a certain class of people have certainly contributed to the recent upsurge in basket weaving, both here and abroad.
However, the recent decline in Tibetan basket weaving has also been attributed to a series of unfortunate events. The most notable was the death of a Tibetan monk during an anti-Chinese demonstration.
This monk, who had been protesting peacefully for several days with a few friends, was carrying a large Tibetan flag in his hands when he suddenly collapsed. It is believed that the combination of prolonged hunger strikes and repeated stress led to this unfortunate event.
On the other hand, some have argued that his death was caused by Chinese government agents in disguise who were attempting to sabotage the demonstration. They claim that this monk's sudden collapse could not be a natural event as he had been protesting peacefully for several days without food or water.
The attitude of the Western world towards Tibetan baskets has been ambivalent. On one hand, these products are widely used by a lot of people at home and abroad who believe that they can improve their reputation as long as they own them.
On the other hand, recent studies have shown that Tibetan baskets may be harmful to people's health and are difficult to maintain. In addition, many users have complained about their inability to fully appreciate them.