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1951: Tibet's peaceful liberation and democratic reform
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-09-25 11:44
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 1951:Tibet's peaceful liberation, democratic reform. [Xinhua] |
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 The Agreement of the Central People's Government and the Local Government of Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet (i.e., the 17-Article Agreement) was signed on May 23, 1951; it proclaims the peaceful liberation of Tibet. Since ancient times China has been a multi-ethnic country, Tibet is Chinese territory, and Tibet has made important contributions for the formation and development of the Chinese nation.[Xinhua] |
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