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China Political Memo: March 11, 2011

Mar 11, 2011 | 16:25 GMT

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Summary

The Dalai Lama, spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people, has announced plans to relinquish his role on the political stage, and Beijing’s response has been predictably suspicious. But beyond the rhetoric, both the Tibetan movement and Beijing are looking at the implications of the day when the 75-year-old Dalai Lama is no longer around, a day that will offer opportunity and risk for both sides.

The Tibetan movement and Beijing are both envisioning a time when the current Dalai Lama is no longer around. ...

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