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Tibet was once an independent kingdom, which later became a part of China. The government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Tibet in Exile, however, disagree over when Tibet became a part of China, and whether this incorporation into China is legitimate according to international law.
Extracts from:
- 1 The view of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile
- 2 The view of the Chinese Government
- 3 Third-Party views
1. ... Dalai Lama has recently stated that he wishes only for Tibetan autonomy, and not separation from China, under certain democratic conditions, like freedom of speech and expression and genuine self-rule.
Another view supported by a number of international groups including the Free Tibet Campaign is that Tibet should be granted total independence from China…
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