Xi in Tibet: China's president makes rare visit to Lhasa; urges political stability, religious harmony

8 months ago

President Xi Jinping's rare visit to Lhasa marked Tibet's 60th anniversary as an autonomous region, emphasizing stability and ethnic unity. This visit, coupled with Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to India, signals China's strategic interests in the region. Concerns persist over China's governance, hydropower projects, and the Dalai Lama's succession, amidst claims of repression and infrastructure development.