China condemns torch disruptions

China condemned the torch relay disruptions in London and Paris on Tuesday, but said the protests would not impede the Olympic spirit.

Officials in Paris on Monday were forced to extinguish the Olympic flame and carry it by bus when anti-China protesters tried to seize it. During the British leg the day before, activists waving Tibetan flags and shouting "Shame on China" turned the event into an obstacle course.

The Olympic torch will arrive Wednesday in San Francisco. Protests have already begun in the city. Three protesters wearing harnesses and gloves climbed up the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday and tied the Tibetan flag and two banners to its cables. The banners read "One World One Dream. Free Tibet" and "Free Tibet." [Watch a short video of the climb here.]

For some reason, I'm doubtful the protests will work...