China broadens political education drive in Tibet
China is broadening its political education campaign as it celebrates the 70th anniversary of control over Tibet
11 June 2021 - 15:09
Lhasa — Under clear blue skies, rugged peaks and the spectacular Potala Palace, one image is ubiquitous in Tibet's capital city Lhasa: portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and fellow leaders.
In a rare and tightly chaperoned government tour of the region last week, a Reuters journalist saw the portraits in classrooms, streets, religious institutions, houses, and the bedroom of a Buddhist monk...
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