Whether the Chinese faked it or not, when a state claims it did then it stands. Let's not forget the theory and visual analysis that Americans faked moon landing. Similarly, if an individual fakes his/her identity, sooner or later, the truth comes out. So, we won't know the truth about Chinese underage athletes since the state is involved. But, on the other hand, Americans created enough distractions for the Chinese to claim the remaining gold medals. That's the way the competition is held in today's world – unhealthy and disrespectful.
Only thing that bothered me in this whole Olympic flame saga is that why the Chinese chose to take it to the Everest? Isn't it inside