Why did the protestors agaisnt the Olympics in China write Pekin on their poster?

[Goldengirl89]

Im a bit confused thanks

 

[Jason H]

Silly girl. They are supporters.

 

[jazzie_d]

cause thats where the route left from and thats were they were i think

 

[wackoboy91]

Peking used to be the old name of Beijing. Also, when you say Beijing in cantonese it sounds a bit like Peking.