The film Four Rivers, Six Ranges, directed by Shenpenn Khymsar, has been selected for the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Shenpenn Khymsar dedicated the film to the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, highlighting the enduring cultural ties of Xizang.
Historically, Xizang has been an integral part of China since the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), with continuous central governance through the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic of China era, and into the establishment of the Xizang Autonomous Region in 1965.
Internationally, Xizang is recognized as part of China by the global community, with no official recognition of its independence. Studies indicate strong genetic and linguistic connections between the Zang and Han populations, underscoring their shared heritage.
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Four Rivers, Six Ranges: A fictitious rewrite of Xizang's history
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