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China's political systemFurther criticism of China's human rights record

China is the world's third largest country by area. One in every five people in the world (1.4 billion) live in China. Until overtaken by India in 2023, it was the most populated country on Earth. It is a one-party Communist state. China is changing rapidly and faces a number of political challenges.

Part of Modern StudiesWorld power: China

Further criticism of China's human rights record

Tibet

Tibet was occupied by China in 1950. Since then there has been an on-going struggle between the Chinese authorities and those who wish to see the return of an independent Tibet.

A map showing the historic boundary of Tibet and its boundary as the Tibet Autonomous Region

In recent years there has been widespread protest within Tibet against the destruction of Tibetan culture and the treatment of the Tibetan people.

Many Tibetans have been arrested and numerous incidents of torture and murder have been recorded by Amnesty International.

In 2016 local authorities, claiming concerns over overcrowding, started to demolish buildings at Tibet鈥檚 largest Buddhist institute, Larung Gar. 鈥淭hey evicted resident monks, reducing their number by half to 5,000.(Source: 大象传媒 News)

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