I still don’t get how the world cares so much about conflicts in other parts of the world but ignores the colonization and takeover of Tibet by the CCP
It happened more than 70 years ago. What would be the point? I remember my mum wearing a Free Tibet t-shirt in the 90s, but even then it was a fait accompli.
the history of thibet is full of endless raiding and invasions by the thibetans on there low land niehbors, though they have been conquored themselves and the very title of dalai was created by a mongol emperor who controlled most of inner aisia in the late 1500's
and so depending on where in history someone chooses to begin there arguments as to legitemacy
is of course less meaningfull than the facts on.the ground, same with borders attempting to magicaly change demographics, if you dont have both, you have nothing.
>A referendum was held in April 1975, where over 97% of voters supported abolishing the monarchy and joining India.
I know you are trying to express that the annexation is supported by the Sikkimese... But referendum is by far the worst tool you can use to support your point. Even more so, when South Asia is notorious for election rigging.
By the same logic, Crimea should "rightfully" be under Russia's rule.
> I know you are trying to express that the annexation is supported by the Sikkimese
Do you have any sources that say they don't support being part of India ?
> Even more so, when South Asia
Indira Gandhi imposed emergency in 1975 and lost in 1977. If there was widespread election rigging she wouldn't have lost the election.
> By the same logic, Crimea should "rightfully" be under Russia's rule.
Can you point to a separatist movement from the people of Sikkim, 1975 to today ? Without that, your comment just doesn't make any sense. You come across as CCP shill.
Sikkim is one of the most beautiful states in India. And surprisingly a fairly prosperous one[1].
Thankfully, the mistake of Tibet where India helped Chinese army was not repeated.[2]
1 - https://ashishb.net/travel/gorkhaland-west-bengal-and-sikkim... 2 - https://latest.sundayguardianlive.com/news/nehrus-india-help...
I still don’t get how the world cares so much about conflicts in other parts of the world but ignores the colonization and takeover of Tibet by the CCP
It happened more than 70 years ago. What would be the point? I remember my mum wearing a Free Tibet t-shirt in the 90s, but even then it was a fait accompli.
Most of the world depends on China for goods, thus trade.
the history of thibet is full of endless raiding and invasions by the thibetans on there low land niehbors, though they have been conquored themselves and the very title of dalai was created by a mongol emperor who controlled most of inner aisia in the late 1500's and so depending on where in history someone chooses to begin there arguments as to legitemacy is of course less meaningfull than the facts on.the ground, same with borders attempting to magicaly change demographics, if you dont have both, you have nothing.
Tibet has been a part of China for longer than your country's civilization history.
Sikkim was annexed by India in 1975, and its neighbor Bhutan currently retains limited sovereignty under Indian threats.
> Sikkim was annexed by India in 1975
A referendum was held in April 1975, where over 97% of voters supported abolishing the monarchy and joining India.
> its neighbor Bhutan currently retains limited sovereignty under Indian threats.
Source? or are you just spreading CCP propaganda?
>A referendum was held in April 1975, where over 97% of voters supported abolishing the monarchy and joining India.
I know you are trying to express that the annexation is supported by the Sikkimese... But referendum is by far the worst tool you can use to support your point. Even more so, when South Asia is notorious for election rigging.
By the same logic, Crimea should "rightfully" be under Russia's rule.
> I know you are trying to express that the annexation is supported by the Sikkimese
Do you have any sources that say they don't support being part of India ?
> Even more so, when South Asia
Indira Gandhi imposed emergency in 1975 and lost in 1977. If there was widespread election rigging she wouldn't have lost the election.
> By the same logic, Crimea should "rightfully" be under Russia's rule.
Can you point to a separatist movement from the people of Sikkim, 1975 to today ? Without that, your comment just doesn't make any sense. You come across as CCP shill.
>Do you have any sources that say they don't support being part of India ?
I never said anything to that effect.
I simply said referendum, especially one regarding the sovereignty of a nation, is a wildly inaccurate tool to assess popularity.
Hence,
>You come across as CCP shill.
Is a very, very disappointing direction that you have decided to take the discussion toward.