A local dancer performs an ethnic dance during the Beijing Olympic torch relay along Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China, June 23, 2008. Half of the 162 torchbearers are Tibetans.

A Tibetan torchbearer runs with the Beijing Olympic torch during its relay along Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China, June 23, 2008. Half of the 162 torchbearers are Tibetans.

Local residents cheer as the Beijing Olympic torch passes along Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China, June 23, 2008. Half of the 162 torchbearers are Tibetans.

Participants stand for one minute in silence to mourn the victims affected by last month's earthquake at an opening ceremony during the Beijing Olympic torch relay along Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China, June 23, 2008. Half of the 162 torchbearers are Tibetans.

(Xinhua News Agency June 23, 2008)