Xi Jinping Visits Tibet on 60th Anniversary Amidst Succession Dispute
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Lhasa to commemorate Tibet's 60th anniversary as an autonomous region. The visit highlights China's continued influence, despite the Dalai Lama's call for his succession to bypass Beijing's approval. Military and grassroots meetings were part of Xi's agenda.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Lhasa on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of Tibet's status as an autonomous region. This visit emphasizes Beijing's ongoing control over Tibet, following the contentious annexation in 1950.
In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled to India, and tensions over his succession persist. Xi held discussions with military officers and grassroots representatives, showcasing China's strategic interest in the region.
China, which refers to Tibet as Xizang, maintains that any succession of the Dalai Lama must be sanctioned by Beijing, sparking international debate over the future spiritual leadership of Tibetans.
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