A delegation sent by the Chinese central authorities arrived in
Lhasa, capital of the Tibet
Autonomous Region, Saturday to attend the celebrations marking the
40th
anniversary of the founding of the ethnic autonomous region in
southwest China.
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The delegation is headed by Jia
Qinglin, member of the Standing Committee of the Political
Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and
chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
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Upon its arrival at Lhasa airport, the delegation was warmly
received by the Party, government and army leaders of the
autonomous region and local people from all walks of life.
The airport and main streets in Lhasa were permeated with a
festive atmosphere. Warm crowds stood along local streets with
festive decorations, presenting gifts to the delegation, chanting
welcoming words, and dancing to festive tunes.
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Among the welcoming crowds were Raidi, vice chairman of the
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), and
Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai, vice chairman of the CPPCC National
Committee, both of whom are deputy leader of the delegation.
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Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme, deputy head of the delegation, who is now in
Beijing has sent a festive message to the Tibetan people.
(Xinhua News Agency August 28, 2005)
