they are thieves , shameless looters n china should not do any business with france n the auction house.

The French meant to insult the Chinese. If the Chinese allowed themselves to be insulted, they deserve to be insulted. They must not wait until they become the best in all fields to retaliate - that day may or may not come. They are the children of Suntze, couldn't they turn defeat into victory?

There is a phrase to justify the action of those people who are trying to sell or use privately or publicly any stolen cultural relics from any country; "Shame on you." However, my friend Bill Gate pointed out, "What about my Windows XP being copied around the world?" Then, one of my Asian friends said, "What about the discrimination put in place for the foreign students and professionals in the West?" Arguments have counter-arguments. If people keep revenging each other and countries commiting it to each other, there will be no lasting peace. While revenge is sweet, the suffering on the other side is immense. Where are we going? No where! Let's make peace. Let's recognise each other. Say I am sorry and I will forgive you, vice versa. God cannot help us. In fact he/she hasn't been able to help us since the day he/she died! Wake up people! Make lasting peace. It's in your hands, you can do it.

Auction of Chinese Relics is a challenge to all the chinese people !!!!!

I must express my anger concerning your Chinese bronze relics sold in France yesterday. These were stolen by the British and French army and belong to you, not some anonymous rich tycoon in some far off location. I am sending this letter to CCTC supporting the return of these incredibly beautiful and precious items to their rightful owners, the people of China. My sincere wishes to you all.......John Martin (johnrobertmartin@btinternet.com)