Q&A: China and the Tibetans

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Tibetan monk walks past pilgrims at the Labrang monastery in Xiahe, Gansu province, file image
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Many parts of China have significant Tibetan communities

Since the Chinese army marched into majority Tibetan territory in 1950, relations between the communist authorities and Tibetans have been strained. This year, two monks have set themselves alight in apparent protests against Beijing.

Have there been any large-scale protests recently?

What causes the dispute?

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The Dalai Lama: A spiritual leader and an international celebrity

How long has it been going on?

Will the two sides be able to resolve their differences?

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Tibetans still revere the Dalai Lama, despite Chinese officials' disdain for him

Why is the Tibet issue so well-known?