For decades, China campaigned to destroy Tibet’s glorious culture, history: Pelosi

China has campaigned to destroy Tibet’s glorious culture and history for decades, with House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi alleging that the US will stand with the Tibetan people and respect those who have taken their rights And sacrificed for freedom.

Speaking on Wednesday on the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Rebellion Day against China’s occupation in the remote Himalayan region, Ms. Pelosi stated, “Sixty-two years ago, brave Tibetans rose up against the Chinese invasion to protect their lives.” And Culture Today, we stand with the Tibetan people and honor those who sacrificed for their rights and freedoms. ”

“Tibetan men, women and children want them to practice their faith, speak their language and free their culture from violence and fear. Nevertheless, for decades Beijing has waged a campaign to destroy Tibet’s glorious culture and history, a clear call to action for freedom-loving people around the world.

Therefore, last year, the US reaffirmed its bipartisan, bicameral support for the people of Tibet by implementing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, which strengthens diplomatic relations between the US and the Central Tibetan Administration and clarifies that Tibetan religion The decision should be made entirely by Tibetan religious leaders, he emphasized.

Last US President Donald Trump signed a bill in December last year calling for the establishment of a US consulate in Tibet and forging an international alliance to ensure that the next Dalai Lama would be sent to Tibet without China’s intervention. Be fully appointed by the Buddhist community. This warned China that the act would seriously disrupt and hurt bilateral relations.

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The new Joe Biden administration said on Tuesday that the Chinese government should have no role in the succession process of the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

“This year, as we mark this solemn anniversary, we continue to draw inspiration from the Dalai Lama’s powerful message of peace, faith and love,” said Ms. Pelosi.

“Inspired by His Holiness’s sense of hope, we will never rest in our efforts to advance freedom and opportunity in Tibet and throughout China – because if we do not stand up for human rights in China because of commercial interests, So we lose all moral rights. To talk about human rights in any other place in the world. We will not be involved in this important mission, ”the House speaker said.

The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, is demanding meaningful autonomy for Tibetans.

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The 85-year-old Dalai Lama fled to Tibet in 1959 following an operation against an insurgency by the local population. India gave him political asylum and the Tibetan government-in-exile has since been based at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.

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China sees the 14th Dalai Lama as a “separatist” to separate Tibet from China.