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"?
 
52. Q: What documentation is required when applying for foreign investment projects?
A: The documents are: application form; project proposals; feasibility report; agreement of contract for equity joint ventures or contractual joint ventures; each party's business license, credit certificate issued by a bank and certified identification of a legal person; name list of candidates for president, vice president and directors nominated by all parties of the equity joint venture; other relevant documents and certificates.
For in vestment in airlines, tourist charter flight companies, the tobacco industry, travel agencies, mining, retail, foreign trade, and financial sectors, investors should apply in advance for examination and approval of the relevant departments of Tibet Autonomous Region, including the Tibet Civil Aviation Administration, the Tobacco Monopoly Administration, the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Domestic Trade Bureau, Tourism Administration, Lhasa Branch of the people's Bank of China, and Geological and Mining Administration. After verification these departments will report to the state for approval.
Prefectures, cities or responsible departments are authorized to verify and approve projects with an investment below the level of 10 million yuan. For projects concerning state security, public health, eco-environmental protection and resource monopolies, investors should apply to the Development Planning Commission of Tibet Autonomous Region for approval.

 
 
 
 
 
  
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