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Tibet develops since democratic reform

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-03-2009 13:43

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A senior Tibetan official says people of all ethnic groups in the region have created miracles since the democratic reform 50 years ago. The Vice-Chairwoman of the Tibet Autonomous Region gave that assessment on Monday at a press conference in Lhasa.

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A press conference is held in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 2, 2009, for the white paper titled 
A press conference is held in Lhasa, capital of southwest 
China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 2, 2009, for the 
white paper titled "Fifty Years of Democratic Reform in 
Tibet" released by the Information Office of the State 
Council, or China's Cabinet. (Xinhua/Chogo)

Vice-Chairwoman Deje said because of the democratic reform, people in Tibet can enjoy the rights to elect and to be elected.