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1950
 In October, Chinese forces (below) invade Tibet to secure China's "traditional boundaries."

1959
 After much unrest, Tibetans (above) unsuccessfully rise up against the Chinese. The Dalai Lama flees to India.

1987
 Again, anti-Chinese demonstrations (below) flare in Lhasa. When riots turn violent the following spring, the city is placed under martial law.

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