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Gyaltsen Norbu, the Panchen Lama recognized by the Chinese government, visited Kumbum in eastern Tibet on July 2. Prior to the visit, government authorities notified the local residents that at least 10,000 people should gather to welcome the Panchen Lama and greet him cheerfully, sources said. Unusual restrictions and security checkpoints were set up for the visit.
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