Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet
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BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Wednesday for his second-ever visit as China's leader to mark the 60th anniversary of Tibet's founding as an autonomous region.
A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.
China has marked 60 years of Communist Party rule in Tibet with a parade and speeches in front of the Potala Palace.
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Xi Jinping becomes first Chinese president to attend controversial anniversary celebrations in Tibet
Xi Jinping becomes first Chinese president to attend controversial anniversary celebrations in Tibet - His visit marks 60 years of China’s rule as Tibetans abroad call it an attempt to whitewash repre