Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Xi Jinping Makes Rare Tibet Visit for Anniversary
China's leader, Xi Jinping, went to Tibet to celebrate 60 years since China took control.
People welcomed him with flowers and dancing.
He wants Tibet to be modern and socialist.
But, there have been issues like closing off Tibet to outsiders and forcing children to learn in Mandarin.
Exiled Tibetans also protested China's actions, especially related to Tibet's top religious leader.
Xi Jinping visited Tibet to mark 60 years of Chinese rule.
He received a warm welcome in Lhasa.
Xi called for a 'modern socialist' Tibet.
China's rule followed decades of political repression.
Exiled Tibetans protested the Chinese foreign minister's visit to India.
- Who
- Xi Jinping, China's leader.
- What
- Xi Jinping visited Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's rule.
- When
- During the 60th anniversary.
- Where
- Lhasa, Tibet.
- Why
- To mark the anniversary of Chinese rule.
Governance of Tibet
Differing Perspectives
China's Rule
Governance of Tibet
China urges the building of a 'modern socialist' Tibet.
Differing Perspectives
Critics say repression has become more systematic since 2008.
Differing perspectives
Governance of Tibet
China claims to have reduced poverty and built up infrastructure.
Differing Perspectives
The demolition of some Buddhist monasteries and the imprisonment of monks.
- Leader
- Xi Jinping
- Location
- Lhasa, Tibet
- Purpose
- 60th Anniversary Visit
- Year of Occupation
- 1951
- Border
- India
Sources
Why China has constructed a rail line between restive Xinjiang and Tibet
China's Xi makes second-ever visit to Tibet as president
Xi visits Tibet to mark 60 years of control: His second trip comes 4 years after ‘follow the party’ appeal