Well the article answered it's own question - China has been fomenting it's 'victimized' status over the last 10 years or so, which is even shocking to pro-democratic Tianamen supporters. They see themselves as isolated, with foreign powers watching them suspiciously. Further to that, they've downplayed the Tibet situation in all forms of media, and especially to those growing up in the Communist educational system, hence the internal apparent lack of concern by the general public. Couple this with the monopolistic Communist Party that offers perks to members that would otherwise never receive such good treatment with any other political allegiance, and you have dedicated, educated professionals that are loyal to the Communist regime.
Nationalism (and subsequent support for the government) appears to be the lesser of two evils for a Chinese national - either join and receive the benefits that will help you advance in Chinese society, or reduce yourself to conditions of poverty while the government turns its back on you. Lord knows the pro-democratic movements in China can't offer the same type of stability; you'd be preoccupied all the time with watching you don't get arrested or hauled away.
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