China's View of Tibet: Not a separate nation but one of China's provinces.
When did the tension start? Ever since the People's Liberation Army (PLA) showed up in Tibet in 1950.
Deng Xiaoping's Era ๐บ
Deng's Approach: Easing tensions! He highlighted the positives of aligning with Beijing, including better education, healthcare, modern transportation, and progress from Tibet's old-school methods.
Did the Tibetans buy it? Nope! Most Tibetans felt the underlying motive was to wipe out their unique identity.
1985: The Tibetan Pushback
Tibetans didn't celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). Think of it as someone refusing to come to a birthday party because they're still mad at the host.
Result? More protests in the late 1980s, and China sending more PLA troops. There were some nasty fights.
Dalai Lama's Stand: From abroad, the Dalai Lama called China's actions "cultural genocide". Imagine someone telling you that your attempt to 'help' is actually destroying their culture.
Big Highlight: Dalai Lama wins the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989! ๐ This wasn't just a pat on the back for him, but a global shout-out supporting Tibet's cause.
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Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
China & Tibet The Truth Behind The PRC's Relationship
China's View of Tibet: Not a separate nation but one of China's provinces.
When did the tension start? Ever since the People's Liberation Army (PLA) showed up in Tibet in 1950.
Deng Xiaoping's Era ๐บ
Deng's Approach: Easing tensions! He highlighted the positives of aligning with Beijing, including better education, healthcare, modern transportation, and progress from Tibet's old-school methods.
Did the Tibetans buy it? Nope! Most Tibetans felt the underlying motive was to wipe out their unique identity.
1985: The Tibetan Pushback
Tibetans didn't celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). Think of it as someone refusing to come to a birthday party because they're still mad at the host.
Result? More protests in the late 1980s, and China sending more PLA troops. There were some nasty fights.
Dalai Lama's Stand: From abroad, the Dalai Lama called China's actions "cultural genocide". Imagine someone telling you that your attempt to 'help' is actually destroying their culture.
Big Highlight: Dalai Lama wins the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989! ๐ This wasn't just a pat on the back for him, but a global shout-out supporting Tibet's cause.
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