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Tibet Visit Photos

July 4, 2013;

Photos of the US ambassador to China, Gary Locke’s, rare visit to Tibet have been released by the US embassy in China. Photos show Locke in Lhasa with monks at Sera Monastery, Gaden Monastery and the Jokhang Temple. The State Department reported that during the trip Locke urged Chinese authorities to open up the area to tourists and diplomats, and highlighted the importance of preserving Tibet’s cultural heritage.

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