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Tibet Overview: History
Ancient history | 20th century | Recent key events | History books
| 1995 |
Demonstrations in Lhasa calling for independence, result in over 100 arrests. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima (age 6) is recognized by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama (he and his family were placed in house arrest in Beijing). China names Gyaltsen Norbu (age 5) as Panchen Lama. |
| 1996 |
Patriotic re-education campaign launched with work teams visiting monasteries to 'correct' the historical, legal and religious opinions of monks and nuns. |
| 1997 |
On 19 February Deng Xiaoping dies. US appoint a 'Special Coordinator for Tibet'. |
| 1998 |
US President Clinton calls for Chinese leaders to negotiate with Dalai Lama. |
| 2000 |
Karmapa Lama (the third highest Tibetan Buddhist leader) escapes into exile. |
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Monks conversing inside Tashilunpo
monastery, Shigatse
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