China has marked 60 years of Communist Party rule in Tibet with a parade and speeches in front of the Potala Palace

President Xi Jinping attended a grand ceremony in Lhasa on Thursday during a rare visit to Tibet, where he urged “ethnic unity and religious harmony” in a region where China is accused of rights abuses. The vast high-altitude area...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping made an unannounced visit to Tibet, marking his first official trip to the region in years. The visit has sparked global speculation over Beijing’s motives, particularly surrounding issues of religious freedom, cultural autonomy, and tightened...

State media reports Chinese leader's arrival in Tibet was greeted with people waving bouquets of flowers and dancing.

China’s top political adviser has stressed the Communist Party’s “strong leadership” in a speech reviewing decades of achievements to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region. Wang Huning, also China’s No 4 official, said...

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The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.

Tibetan government in exile says the visit ‘rings hollow’ as Beijing ‘lacks both historical and popular legitimacy’

For centuries, language has shaped Tibetans’ worldview, religion, traditions and every part of their daily lives. Starting this year, Tibetan is to be reduced to an elective subject in China’s nationa...