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Anti-China forces in Tibet will be smashed: People's Daily
Beijing (AFP) March 22, 2008 China said Saturday it would pursue its crackdown in Tibet to the bitter end in a bid to smash opposition to Beijing's rule in the remote region. Turning a blind eye to appeals for dialogue with Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, the People's Daily, mouthpiece of the ruling communist party, said the "Dalai clique" must be shattered. "China must resolutely crush the conspiracy of sabotage and smash 'Tibet independence forces'," the newspaper said in an editorial. Earlier Saturday, China said the death toll in rioting in Lhasa had risen to 19, including one police officer, from the previous official toll of 13 civilians, and that 623 people had been injured. Tibet's government-in-exile has put the "confirmed" death toll from a week of unrest across the Himalayan region and neighbouring provinces at 99. In a commentary, the People's Daily said that "1.3 billion Chinese people, including the Tibetan people, would allow no person or force to undermine the stability of the region." "It is for that very purpose that China resolutely cracks down on and severely punishes a handful of lawless criminals." It said the Dalai Lama masterminded anti-Chinese unrest in the hope of undermining the August 8-24 Beijing Olympics and splitting Tibet from China. The exiled Tibetan leader says he wants more autonomy not independence for Tibet and dialogue rather than confrontation with China. The Lhasa protests began last week to mark the anniversary of a 1959 uprising against Beijing's rule of Tibet, amid widespread anger over what Tibetans say have been brutal and repressive policies. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links China News from SinoDaily.com
'Most wanted' list out as China ups pressure over Tibet
Beijing (AFP) March 22, 2008China stepped up its pressure on Tibetan protesters on Friday, releasing photos of wanted suspects who were captured on film in the worst rioting against Chinese rule in Tibet in nearly 20 years. |
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