Voicethread+Tibet+6

, the Dalai Lama,does not believe in violence.When the Dalai Lama met with President Bush, China said it would bring controversies with the US. In 1912 Tibet declared itself an independent republic, it functioned as an independent government until 1951. Tibetan groups say China continues to violate human rights, accusing Beijing of political repression. Do you agree with China's views on human rights? ||
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 * [[image:Dalai_Lama.jpg]] || The main leader of Tibet
 * [[image:Flag_war.jpg]] || China says Tibet has officially been part of the Chinese nation since the mid 13th century so Tibet should be ruled by Beijing. Many Tibetans disagree pointing out that the Himalayan region was a independent kingdom for many centuries and that Chinese rule over Tibet has not been constant. In 1950 China seized control of Tibet. Most of Tibet's monasteries were destroyed in the 1960s and 1970s during China's cultural revolution. There have been riots and protests in Tibet and worldwide to this day. ||
 * [[image:Kids_with_banner.jpg]] || Senator John McCain called on China to allow international access to Tibet and open talks with the Himalayan territories exile spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Hundreds of people have been arrested across Tibet following the deadly riots in the region. Tibet has protesters protesting the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. The Dalai Lama said that he would resign as Tibet's spiritual leader if the riots and fighting in his home land worsen. Do you think the Dalai Lama should resign? ||