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[John]

What do you think, is what happen in Tibet now caused by Kosovo declaration of independence?
And what are solutions for Tibet?

[luoge]

The only real solution is to allow Tibetans a free choice on their own future. Do they want to be part of China or not?

The Chinese government says that Tibet has always been an inseparable part of China. But in the past, Tibet was never part of China. It was, from time to time, only an unwilling part of the Chinese empire. Other imperialist nations have let their empires go. China has not.

[clearman]

Tibet was a holly land like Vatican, Jerusalem or Mecca.
The solution is only one: Freedom for Tibet!

[John]

You propose to give Tibet independence. But is there a practical way to do it?

[clearman]

No.

[John]

No.

So what is the solution then?

[Andrewz]

I don't think Tibet has anything to do with Kosovo. It is difficult to understand the Tibetans, maybe because they use to live in a spiritual world.

[Terry]

The only real solution is to allow Tibetans a free choice on their own future. Do they want to be part of China or not?

The Chinese government says that Tibet has always been an inseparable part of China. But in the past, Tibet was never part of China. It was, from time to time, only an unwilling part of the Chinese empire. Other imperialist nations have let their empires go. China has not.

I think Tibet would not survive without China, why is it bad for them to be together?

[Hakan G]

Tibet can become a tourist destination, why not?

[Martin]

The fate of Tibet's unique national, cultural and religious identity is today seriously threatened and manipulated by Chinese policies. Tibetans still face abhorrent human rights abuse, environmental devastation and cultural genocide. Many basic freedoms are controlled by the Chinese government.