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Li Ganjie Calls Sinicisation of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Tour

4/23/2026

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Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department, urged the Sinicisation of Tibetan Buddhism during his April tour of western China.
He inspected Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and schools in the Gansu and Sichuan autonomous prefectures from April 18 to 22.
He called for Buddhist groups to follow party religious policies and tighten monastery management.
He said religious schools should train leaders who master Buddhist teachings and Chinese culture.

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Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department, urged the Sinicisation of Tibetan Buddhism during his April tour of western China.
He inspected Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and schools in the Gansu and Sichuan autonomous prefectures from April 18 to 22.
He called for Buddhist groups to follow party religious policies and tighten monastery management.
He said religious schools should train leaders who master Buddhist teachings and Chinese culture.