Bhutan has also assuaged Chinese

Bhutan has also assuaged Chinese concerns by historically maintaining distance from the Dalai Lama and excluding official contacts with Dharamsala. Even when accepting the refugees in the 1950s, the government was cautious that their loyalty to the Dalai Lama would create new internal challenges and external security issues vis-à-vis China. In 1979, the National Assembly asked the refugees to become Bhutanese citizens or leave the country. The number of Tibetan refugees has thus reduced from 6,300 to just 1,786. Furthermore, unlike previous generations, young Bhutanese are distanced from Tibet and are more welcoming of China. A recent survey reveals that young Bhutanese see China as a country with whom they enjoy cultural similarities and religious values, indicating how Tibet is a forgotten cause for several Bhutanese. สล็อตเว็บตรง