1) China occupied Tibet in the 1950s, resulting in 1.5 million deaths from violence and famine, the destruction of 6,000 monasteries, and 180,000 Tibetans forced into exile. 2) Tibet wants independence to preserve its Buddhist culture and end human rights violations by China over the past 40 years. 3) China claims sovereignty over Tibet based on historical ties dating back to the 13th century and believes it can develop the region and prevent the "horrible" influence of Buddhism.

1. By Felicia Blackwell & Lexi Galvin Freedom Freedom Help Tibet!!

7. Tibetans live in fear of being imprisoned, tortured, even killed by China’s murderous, selfishness for more land.

8. Children and their families are starving because of Chinese occupation.