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Tibet Overview: History
Ancient history | 20th century | Recent key events | History books
| 2001 |
China granted accession to WTO and Beijing is awarded the 2008 Olympics Games. |
| 2002 |
Chinese erect a 37m-high monument in Lhasa to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 'peaceful liberation' of Tibet. Tibetan Government-in-Exile launch new book Tibet Under Communist China - 50 Years. |
| 2002 |
Tibetan Government-in-Exile has communication with China for the first time since a 1999 ban. |
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Monks conversing inside Tashilunpo
monastery, Shigatse
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