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UPDATED: September 8, 2015
China Sticks to Freedom of Religious Belief: Official
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The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the government will adhere to policies that ensure the freedom of religious belief, top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said in Tibet on Monday.

Yu made the remarks during a visit to Jokhang Temple, a key Tibetan Buddhism monastery located in the heart of Lhasa, where he is heading a central government delegation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Tibet Autonomous Region.

"In the past half-century, people from the religious circle of Tibet, taking eminent monks of all generations as examples, have upheld CPC leadership and the socialist system and made significant contributions to national and ethnic unity, religious and social harmony," said Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Some 100 monks at Jokhang Temple welcomed Yu and the delegation in two lines at the gate, blaring horns and burning incense to receive the guests.

Yu brought to the 1,341-year-old Jokhang Temple a banner inscribed by Chinese President Xi Jinping "enhancing ethnic solidarity, building a beautiful Tibet," and a colorful vase standing for peace. He also gave alms to the monks.

President Xi and the central authorities have been caring about the circle of Tibetan Buddhism, according to Yu. In June, Xi met with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu; last month, central authorities convened a key meeting on Tibet, outlining plans for the region's sustainable development and long-term stability.

Religious personnel bear great responsibilities, Yu said. He also asked them to reinforce management over temples and implement religious policies to achieve stability and harmony.

Tibetan Buddhism is the dominant religion in th plateau region, where 92 percent of about 3.2 million inhabitants are Tibetans.

A government white paper released on Sunday said China has fully respected freedom of religious belief, and gave equal attention and protection to all religions and sects, adding that there are 1,787 sites for different religious activities in Tibet, and more than 46,000 resident monks and nuns.

The Central Government has spent more than 1.4 billion yuan (about $220 million) on restoring Tibetan cultural relics and refurbishing key monasteries, it said.

(Xinhua News Agency September 7, 2015)



 
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