Tibet is a mountainous country situated in the heart of Asia, sometimes referred to as “the roof of the world”. Although beautiful, this nation is subjected to an ugly force: China’s rule over their country. Tibet’s struggle for independence from China bears many similarities to other nations in the world; they are fighting for freedom, both for government control and religious liberties. Their struggle has impacted their way of life negatively, which is why I believe that what China is doing is wrong.
Tibet’s struggle for independence from China bears similarities to other nations in the world; they are fighting for freedom, both for government control and religious liberties. Many countries have fought to gain independence from oppressive nations. England and France fought, both wanting a place to lead a good life. The United States of America has warred with Britain to give us the great land we live in today. Besides freedom, armies are also called to arms to gain lands, power, and money. Germany and Russia fought unsuccessfully to conquer the world, and even the United States has gained huge tracts of land because of fighting. China is in this phase now as they have occupied a peaceful nation. But luckily, the fight for freedom in Tibet is mostly one of reasoning. More talks and demonstrations have been held than shootouts. The reason for this kind of fight is the way of life of the Tibetan Buddhist, which is what most people in Tibet are. Their belief is one of patience and peace. Religion is also limited for the Tibetan People, as China’s government has no freedom of religion. China has imposed their own views upon the Tibetan people.
Tibet’s struggle for independence from China has impacted the Tibetan way of life very negatively. In March of 1959 Tibetan anger burst out as people stormed the streets of Lhasa, Tibet, to protest for freedom. The Chinese took action and murdered over 87,000 people in central Tibet alone. Even after this, the head of the Tibetan Buddhist church, his holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, kept advocating a peaceful fight for independence. China’s occupation of Tibet is hurting a great way of life, and a great people. They are hindering with the rights of others, people who they have no right to govern. I believe a basic human right is the freedom of religion. China is trespassing on the rights of others by hindering the Tibetan Buddhists.
This is why Tibet’s struggle for independence should be ended. What China is inflicting on the Tibetan people is wrong. Tibetans have the basic rights of religion and self government. The world must take action against the oppression that is weighing down on a peaceful country.
Tibet’s struggle for independence from China bears many similarities to other nations in the world; they are fighting for freedom, both for government control and religious liberties. Their struggle has impacted their way of life negatively, which is why I believe that what China is doing is very wrong. It is my hope that the life of wonderful people can be restored by the support of the world. Until then, we have our work cut out for us.
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