Illustrated White Paper on Democratic Reform in Tibet-
Foreword
I. Old Tibet -- A Society of Feudal Serfdom under Theocracy
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The theocratic feudal serfdom in Tibet
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Means of production mostly monopolized by the three major estate-holders
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Serfs owned by the three major estate-holders
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Rigid hierarchy in Old Tibet
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Cruel political oppression and corporal punishments
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Exploitation through usury
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Heavy taxes and larvee
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A stagnant society on the edge of collapse
II. Momentous Democratic Reform in Tibet
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Abolishment of Feudal Serfdom in Tibet
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Land Reform makes serfs the masters of the land
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Abolishment of Theocracy and Protection of Religious Freedom
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Establishment of People's Democratic State Power
III. Tremendous Historic Changes over the Past Half-century
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Tibet has experienced historic changes in its social system
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Immense social changes have taken place as the economy leaps forward with each passing day
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People's living standards have been greatly enhanced
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Modern education and the media are developed in an all-round way.
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Traditional ethnic culture is protected and developed, and freedom of religious belief is respected
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First place in China to enjoy free compulsory education in both urban and rural areas
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Tibet's GDP has an average annual growth of 8.9 percent
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Average life expectancy in Tibet has increased to 67 years
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Per capita net income of Tibetans kept increasing
Conclusion
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