Why are the Chinese so Afraid of HIm?

Question

Why are the Chinese so afraid of the Dalai Lama. He's a little old man in a orange robe. Why are you so scared of this old man.

Answer 1

those that revolt are often afraid of those that are revoluntionaries, I really think that he is very insignificant as far as the future, but, yes my Chinese friends were not happy of him getting that award

Answer 2

Unfortunately for the Government of China, the Dalai Lama is still the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people who were until recently completely independent, before the Chinese invasion in the early 1940 until it became effectively part of China in 1959. My statements below do not represent any negative connotation against the people of China, but mainly factual information that they should know about the situation in Tibet.

Tibet's status at the time of the Chinese invasion in 1949 must be judged on the basis of the facts existing at that time and during the decades that preceded it, that is, on the basis of Tibet's modern history rather than, as China tries to do, its ancient history. Tibet was independent at the time of China's invasion: The country possessed all conditions of statehood under international law; there was a defined territory, a population inhabiting that territory; and a functioning Government exercising authority over that territory, and possessing the ability to enter into international relations.

China contends that Tibet did not maintain international relations independently of China and that no country recognised Tibet's independence. This is not true. Although Tibet chose not to develop extensive international relations, following an isolationist policy for much of its history, it did maintain bilateral relations with countries in the region by whom it was, indeed, recognised.

A study of Tibet's history reveals that, contrary to Chinese Communist claims, Tibet at no time became an integral part of China. It is not disputed that at different times Tibet exercised influence on or came under the influence of its neighbours. It would be hard to find any state in the world today that has not been subjected to foreign domination or influence for some part of its history. Tibet, however, was never colonised or annexed through the use of force. Thus, today, despite more than 40 years of occupation, Tibet is an independent country under illegal occupation. This has been recognised by many, including the US Congress and the Parliament of Australia, as recently as 1992.

So why is the Chinese government afraid of the Dalai Lama? Well, Tibet's ancient and unique civilization and the ecosystems on which they have depended for generations are faced with extinction due to 57 years of mismanagement and abuse under its colonial ruler, the People's Republic of China. The ongoing destruction of Tibet will only be halted when the fate of Tibet is once again back in the hands of the Tibetans. Tibetans, like any other People on the planet, Chinese included incidentally, have the right to self-determination and the right to handle their own affairs and destiny, a right that is supported unequivocally by the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Answer 3

To the asker:
No, no one in China is afraid of Dalai Lama though lots of Chinese patriots are pissed off by him.

To the person above me:
You have heard only one side of the story which is partly true.
If you judge the independency by the most recent history, then Tibet IS definitely a part of PRC cz' in the past 50 years it has been a province of PRC (or ROC since early 1900 or Qing Dynasty since 1600's). Tibet has been a part of China whatsoever.

PRC government is offering free education for Tibetan kids and religions are openly practiced there. Kids in Tibet can choose to go to schools where Tibetan is the only language taught there. In the more developed areas (i.e. Beijing, Shanghai and other rich cities), there are lots of Tibetan classes in local high schools where Tibetan children receive FREE high quality education...For whatever reason, PRC government has done a good job in preserving Tibetan culture and improving Tibetan's living conditions and education.

As for Dalai Lama, I have to say he lied to the western media or the western media just conveniently ignored his past. No.1 He is not a religious leader, but a politician who seeks ‘independence’ of a Chinese province; No.2 He was a dictator himself before PRC took control of Tibet. Before 1950, slavery was still in practice in Tibet. Dalai Lama and other monks formed the prestigious class of slave masters. (Drums they used were even made from slave’s skins..)
‘Free This’ and 'Free That' are big lies since it had never been free.

Answer 4

Dalai Lama would tell the world about the war crime, wrong-doings, and human right violations committed by China.

China is afraid of him becasue China doesn't want the whole world to know about its illegal invasion and occupation of a small, independent country.

Answer 5

The Chinese want things under control.
I have high respect for the Dalai Lama - so does a lot of people in the international community. In this respect, he represent an icon of dissent that could de-stabilized Tibet that now became (or has been ) part of China.

Answer 6

Hmm..i guess the CHinese government just wants to own tibet as well...with Lama they cant do it 100%. I dont think they are afraid of him coz im married to a chinese form beijing and i heard the government is wanting Lama arrested. Man when will they be satisfied with the huge land they have been blessed with!! ha ha haaa ;D

Answer 7

LOL, Nobody is afraid of the Dalai Lama, I just love him .he is just an old man not god or ghost.i am wondering why do you ask so ignorant question? Why did you get a conclusion that Chinese are scared of him?

Answer 8

Afraid of knowing uncensored truth outside of China.

Dalai Lama never die.

Answer 9

he is the religious head of Buddhism and there are many followers of Buddhism in south east Asia they cannot touch him nor can they harm him only rever him but his talks of an autonomous Tibet worries them

Answer 10

I am not scared of Dalai Lama at all .
And I am concerned about when he will die.