Why do the judges seem to be giving breaks to the Chinese women's gymnasts?

Question

Are they getting something out of it? Were they bribed? Threatened?

Answer 1

I don't know but it is p-ssing me off.  The American girls are getting screwed.

Answer 2

Chinese gymnasts are only very young girls with suspicious birthdays, however judges are always favaring the hosts country

Answer 3

it's BEIJING 2008...

Answer 4

because when ever you add a human element to the judging of a sport. there is bound to severe errors in scoring. Plus China gets home field advantage.