The name "Tibet" is widely associated with Tibetans' struggle for freedom under the CCP's colonial occupation. Beijing wants to rename Tibet to change how the world thinks about the region, but also to strip the Tibetan people of their identity.
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The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.