INTRO: Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
Critics say the visit highlights Xi's resolve to keep a firm grip over Tibet's Buddhist believers, push more of them to speak standard Chinese and ensure that the once-rebellious region stays firmly under Beijing's rule. Laura Westbrook has more.
Critics say the visit highlights Xi's resolve to keep a firm grip over Tibet's Buddhist believers, push more of them to speak standard Chinese and ensure that the once-rebellious region stays firmly under Beijing's rule. Laura Westbrook has more.