As reported by Asia Sentinel, the Olympic torch has apparently been extinguished by local Chinese protesters while making the rounds in Shenzhen earlier today. Despite efforts to find local sources collaborating details of the story, nothing has turned up on the Chinese Internet. Pictures, video, and text all seem to have been effectively harmonized. Asia Sentinel has told Danwei it has and is preparing video footage of the incident for release. Updates to follow as necessary.
Links and Sources (Chinese):
Sina: Shenzhen Citizens Continuously Crowd Torch Route Causing it to be [Purposefully] Extinguished and Reignited
163.com: Shenzhen Masses Excitedly Crowd Torch Route, Torch [Purposefully] Extinguished
v.ku6.com: Astonishing and Amazing Scene at Shenzhen Olympic Torch Route [video showing protesters / crowds singing and holding banner reading "Oppose Separatism, Maintain Unity"]
Daqi.com: Olympic Torch En Route in Guangzhou: Gathering Crowds Too Enthusiastic; Flame extinguished [Purposefully]
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