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The riots in Lhasa last Friday are the most serious incident in the region for decades. Local residents are still reeling from the aftershock, even as they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. In the following documentary, we look back at the events to see how they've impacted the people in Tibet.
| Tragical riot scars peaceful Lhasa |
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Riots in Sichuan linked to Lhasa unrest
In neighboring Sichuan and Gansu, local officials say riots in parts of both provinces are closely linked to the unrest in Lhasa. They also say that they were all coordinated by the Dalai clique.… More>> |
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5 girls burned to death in Lhasa riot
Violence in Lhasa has resulted in a heavy toll in lives and property. Official statistics indicate 13 civilians were burned or stabbed to death. Among them are five girls who worked for a clothing store.… More>> |
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More suspects surrender to police
Rioters in Lhasa are once again being told to surrender. So far, 156 suspects involved in the riots have given themselves up to local police. The rioting that began on March 14 injured many innocent people. Many shops, schools and banks were set on fire.… More>> |
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Life in Lhasa back to normal
Life in Lhasa is returning to normal as Tibetan officials say traffic in the regional capital has resumed, and offices, schools and shops have re-opened.… More>> | | |
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Tibet chairman on Lhasa rioting
Qiangba Puncog, Tibet Autonomous Region Government Chairman, condemned the Dalai Lama clique for conspiring to create the latest riot in Lhasa, and expressed confidence in maintaining social stability and order in Tibet, during a news briefing in Beijing on March 17.... More>> |
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FM spokesman calls for int'l awareness of Dalai's separatist activities
Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang is once again accusing the Dalai Lama clique of masterminding the recent unrest in Lhasa, "Are these activities peaceful protests or violent crimes? Homicide, arson, looting, smashing down shops, schools and banks, is this peaceful? Should these activities be tolerated? If so, is there law, human rights and justice in the world? ...." More>> |
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Tibet facts |
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History of Tibet
Since early time before Christ, ancient people began to reside on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in southwest China. After a prolonged period of time, tribes that had scattered on the plateau gradually united and formed a nationality known as the Tibetan ethnic group today..... More>> |
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China's policies in Tibetan region
According to the Constitution and the Law of the People's Republic of China on Regional Ethnic Autonomy, Tibet enjoys broad self-government rights, including legislation, Tibetan language utilization, human resource management, and natural resource exploration.... More>> |
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Peaceful liberation of Tibet
On May 23,1951, the signing ceremony of the peaceful liberation of Tibet was held in Beijing, which was a turning point in the historical development of Tibet. It marked the success of Tibet in casting off imperialism, in returning to a society of equality, friendship, solidarity and cooperation as part of the People's Republic of China and in stepping onto the bright road of unity, prosperity and development…. More>> |
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(China.org.cn by Zhang Rui March 21, 2008)
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