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Is China pushing Nepal to crack down on Tibetans?
From Sara Sidner, CNN
updated 7:09 PM EST, Tue February 21, 2012
On the Nepal-China border (CNN) -- The smell of incense burning and deep-throated chants greet you at the gate of one of Kathmandu's massive stupas, a Buddhist holy place where Tibetans gather to pray.
For decades, Nepal has been a safe haven for Tibetans who escape China.
But Tibetan activists say their people's peaceful existence here is being disturbed because of China's growing influence in Nepal.
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Traditionally, India has had the biggest influence in Nepal. But China's influence is growing. It recently doubled its annual aid to Nepal.
More: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/21/world/asia/china-tibet-nepal/index.html?section=cnn_latest
updated 7:09 PM EST, Tue February 21, 2012
On the Nepal-China border (CNN) -- The smell of incense burning and deep-throated chants greet you at the gate of one of Kathmandu's massive stupas, a Buddhist holy place where Tibetans gather to pray.
For decades, Nepal has been a safe haven for Tibetans who escape China.
But Tibetan activists say their people's peaceful existence here is being disturbed because of China's growing influence in Nepal.
----------
Traditionally, India has had the biggest influence in Nepal. But China's influence is growing. It recently doubled its annual aid to Nepal.
More: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/21/world/asia/china-tibet-nepal/index.html?section=cnn_latest
