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China sticks to freedom of religious belief: official

Xinhua, September 7, 2015 Adjust font size:

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. Endi