Chinese leader urges fresh push against 'separatist elements' in Tibet

Wang Yang urges tight control over Buddhism as Communist party issues fresh rules to crack down on religion

A top Chinese leader has called for “advancing anti-separatism efforts” in Tibet, in a sign of continued high-pressure tactics in the Himalayan region.

Wang Yang, the Communist party’s No. 4 ranking official, was quoted on Monday in state media as stressing the importance of tight control over Tibet’s Buddhist institutions, urging “preparedness and precautions for danger in times of safety”.

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