What is the relationship like between China and Tibet?

At the heart of the conflict over Tibet's status within China is the historical relationship. read more

Tibet belongs to China ever since China invaded and occupied the country in 1949. The Tibetans hate the Chinese and wish they would leave. I keep hearing that this is not true and that most Tibetans like being part of China. read more

According to Tibet, the "priest/patron" relationship established at this time between the Dalai Lama and Qing China continued throughout the Qing Era, but it had no bearing on Tibet's status as an independent nation. read more

Most historians agree Tibet's assimilation into China was established during the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). In China's view, the relationship continued throughout the next two dynasties, the Ming and the Qing. But the nature of the relationship varied over the centuries depending on the relative strength or weakness of China's imperial government. read more