What are the differences between the terms "Tibet," "Tibetan areas" and "Tibet and other Tibetan areas" that often appear in certain publications? Did there once exist in history a great unified Tibetan area?
　Are there any historical facts providing supporting evidence that Tibet has long been an inseparable part of China?
　What kind of social system was in force under the Dalai Lama in old Tibet? Was the old Tibet really the last "Shangri-La"?
　13. Why was the Democratic Reform implemented in 1959? How did it benefit the Tibetan people?
　What changes have occurred in Tibet's economic development since the Democratic Reform?
　What favorable policies have been implemented in Tibet by the Central Government?
　What demographic changes have taken place in Tibet over the past decade?
　The Dalai Lama states that the Chinese government has instigated mass emigration to Tibet in a bid to make the Tibetan people living in Tibet an ethnic minority. Is this true?
　Are all Tibetans Buddhists?
　What are the main characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism?
　The Dalai Lama was awarded the "Nobel Peace Prize" abroad, and some people call him "guardian of human rights" and "advocator of non-violence." How would you comment on this?
　What is the central government's view on the Dalai's "nonviolence"?
 
47. Q: What international aid projects have been undertaken in Tibet?
A: Certain international organizations and foreign countries have begun economic cooperation with Tibet. International aid projects launched include: US $4 million aid for the Yangbajain geothermal power station provided by the United Nations Development Program in 1981; comprehensive agricultural development projects in four counties in the Lhasa River Valley to combat drought and improve irrigation, launched in 1989, with id from the United Nations World Food Program; and US $3.215 million aid from UNICEF for ten projects, including the Tibet Women and Children Health Center. In 1995 INDP decided to offer US $822,000 AID TO Nyalam, Tingri, Dinggye and Gyirong counties in the Qomolangma Nature Reserve to fund projects covering agriculture, housing, school, wind power generation and household handicrafts.

 
 
 
 
 
  
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