China: Tibet

Our textbook briefly describes Tibet (also called Xizang). First read the textbook, then read parts of the websites below. These sites will demonstrate opposition to China's occupation of Tibet as well as the Chinese government's viewpoint.. You should also review the maps linked from the frame at the lower right corner of your screen.

Statement from a Free Tibet support group:

Read the short introduction:
http://www.tibet.org/Why/

Read their view of Tibet's history:
http://www.tibet.com/Status/history.html

Speech from Jiang Zemin, the current leader of China's government:
http://www.chinadaily.net/npc/unity.htm