Xi Calls on Religious Circle in Tibet to Promote Patriotism, Maintain National Unity

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R Front), who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) Central Committee and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, pays homage to the stupa of the 10th Panchen Lama by presenting a "hada", a white scarf symbolizing best wishes, during a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 22, 2011. Xi, leading some of the central government delegation members, met with representatives from religious circle at the monastery on Friday. The delegation is in Tibet attending celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation. [Xinhua]

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (2nd R, front), who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) Central Committee, presents a banner bearing an inscription by President Hu Jintao congratulating Tibet on the 60th anniversary of its peaceful liberation during a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 22, 2011. Xi, leading some of the central government delegation members, met with representatives from religious circle at the monastery on Friday. The delegation is in Tibet attending celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation. [Xinhua]