Afbrydelserne ved det olympiske fakkelløb har dog givet os indsigt i, at kinesisk tv ikke bare vil dække idrætskonkurrencerne under De Olympiske Lege, men også forskellige politioptøjer i gaderne og på pladserne, som involverede kinesiske borgere og turister.
However, the disruptions to the Olympic torch relay have provided an insight into the possibility that during the Olympic Games Chinese television would give us coverage not only of athletic competitions, but also various police riots in the streets and squares, involving both Chinese citizens and tourists.