China strengthened its resolve to crack down on all kinds of separatist activities, top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng vowed Tuesday at a ceremony marking the 50th founding anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region. [Special coverage]
The anti-separatist campaign safeguards national unity and regional stability, said Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
"Tibet has entered a new stage of sustained stability after people of all ethnic groups together fought against separatism, successfully foiling sabotage attempts by the 14th Dalai Lama group and international hostile forces," Yu told a rally of senior officials and thousands of Tibetan people gathered in front of the Potala Palace.
Tibet plays an important role in safeguarding national security, and it is in the interests of all Tibetan people to maintain national unity and ethnic solidarity, he noted.
Border areas must be well managed to successfully govern the country, he stressed, and stability in Tibet is paramount to the management of these areas.
On Monday, Yu, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, urged all Army, police and judicial staff in Tibet to be prepared for a protracted battle with the clique of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Yu called for improvements to "governing Tibet according to law," with a focus on rooting out separatist forces, strengthening social management and protecting the rights of the public.
