Tibetan Revolt
Tibetan Revolt
Tibetan Revolt "At Lhasa, Tibetan capital, uprisings against Chinese communist rule. Shooting started after followers of the Dalai Lama, who is a symbol of national unity as well as the spiritual leader of the Tibetans, had staged a number of anti-Chinese demonstrations in the streets and squares of the ancient capital. Dalai Lama's whereabouts are unknown. He's said to be injured but still leading rebel forces in the south. Red China, by decree, has stripped him of political power. Replacing him with his rival the Panchen Lama. The Tibetan revolt is evidence that anti-communist fighters in Asia are acting in unison with the Chinese nationalists to end communist domination of the China mainland." Scenes show both Buddhist leaders in Peiping on pilgrimage to holy places. Excited happy crowds watch the two, clap. People visiting shrines. Tibetan monks (?) - young men with shaved heads and robes - operate newsreel or motion picture cameras.