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Tibet, Tourism and Religions |
| Section: CULTURE / PEOPLES |
| Author: William M. Reilly |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 2/1/2007 |
| Size: 1,083 Words, 6,825 Characters |
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After nearly a month in China, it became apparent the perception of how Beijing treats both ethnic minorities and religions is on the mind of China's leaders as it prepares for the influx of visitors for the 2008 Olympics in the capital.
While authorities are still faced with problems in these areas, the impression is generally favorable. However, in pointing out concerns, such as the noticeable military presence in Tibet, officials appeared to dismiss them with excuses, admittedly plausible ones.
Work in Beijing on Olympics facilities appears to be on schedule--if not ahead of the timetable--including new rapid transit subways. Construction of the Beijing airport line is the only one that appears to be of concern.
The opening of the new railway linking Beijing to Lhasa, a 2,52...
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...illiam M. Reilly to China in summer 2006. As a guest of the State Council Information Office he toured Tibetan regions of the nation, including Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, and areas of adjacent Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. He also traveled on the new Qinghai-Tibet railway. This is the third part in a series of his reports.
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