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'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map

'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map

Dutch Tibetans unveiled an ancient European world map showing Tibet during a demonstration at Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 10. The protest aimed to counter Chinese efforts to erase Tibet's history and assert the region's historical identity.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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