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China’s President Xi Jinping Makes Unannounced Visit to Tibetan Capital Lhasa

July 24, 2021;

Reported by Kalden Lodoe, Yangdon, Lobsang Gelek and Tashi Wangchuk for RFA’s Tibetan Service. Translated by Tenzin Phakdon and Tenzin Dickyi. Written in English by Richard Finney. The surprise visit comes amid restrictions on Lhasa residents’ movements and the closing of the Potala Palace, the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. 2021-07-22 Chinese President Xi…
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