Chinese Journal of International Law Advance Access originally published online on January 16, 2009
Chinese Journal of International Law 2009 8(1):233-249; doi:10.1093/chinesejil/jmn044
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Published by Oxford University Press 2009
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Protection and Development of Tibetan Culture*
This government whitepaper outlines China's policy regarding, and its promotion of, Tibetan culture as well as the motives behind such policy and promotion. It details the learning, use and development of the spoken and written Tibetan languages, the inheritance, protection and promotion of the Tibetan cultural heritage, the respect for the religious beliefs and native customs, and the all-round development of modern science, education and the media. The paper concludes that Tibetan culture is blooming with new vigor and energy in the new age and profoundly influencing the life of Tibetans and the development of Tibet's modernization through its diverse content and innovative forms.
* This is a government white paper released on 25 September 2008 by the State Council Information Office of China. The Chinese version is found at: http://www.china.com.cn/policy/xzwh/node_7054683.htm. The English version is taken from the webpage of the State Council Information Office of China: http://www.china.org.cn/government/whitepaper/node_7054682.htm. The paragraph numbers are added by the Editors for easy reference.