China to celebrate day Tibet feudal rule ended

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Ahead of the politically sensitive 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight into exile and the crushing of a Tibetan rebellion, China has told Tibet to celebrate the event as a liberation from feudalism.

Friday's proposal by China-backed lawmakers in Tibet to commemorate "Serfs Emancipation Day" reflects how differently the Chinese government and Tibetans view historical events that still create friction today.

It also underscores the Chinese government's efforts to discredit the Tibetan spiritual leader and press people living in the Himalayan region to forget any thoughts of a new separatist rebellion.

China has been preparing for the possibility of more unrest in Tibet since deadly rioting in the capital Lhasa on March 14 last year sparked the biggest anti-government protests among Tibetans in decades — and a major military crackdown.



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[ixion]

1. wow... that makes me ill

I agree: :puke:

[onehandle]

2. Like looking into a crystal ball.

Hopefully our future masters will honor us with such a celebration.

[Number9Dream]

3. Ditto... already gave us poisoned food and toys

From China:
poisoned pet food
poisoned human food
poisoned toys
Thanks

[Javaman]

4. and replaced by a police state. nt

[FarLeftRage]

5. Fucking Bastards!!

Eventually very bad karma will catch up to these worthless pieces of shit and they get it in spades!!!

[Doctor Cynic]

6. You do realize that the Free Tibet flag symbolizes submission to the Chinese emperor, do you?

[FarLeftRage]

7. Nope, that's news to me...

I was told that it is offensive to display this flag in china, because the current regime does not recognize Tibet as a separate nation....

[jazzjunkysue]

8. America to celebrate day Bush feudal rule ended.

Let's go to washington and have a parade!