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Today, Tibet is administered by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) (Mainland China) and still claimed by the Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) in its constitution while a small part, according to the PRC and the ROC, is controlled by India. Both sides of Chinese government regard Tibet as part of China. Currently, Beijing and the Government of Tibet in Exile disagree over when Tibet became a part of China, and whether the incorporation into China of Tibet is legitimate according to international law. Since what constitutes Tibet is a matter of much debate neither its size nor population are simple matters of fact, due to various entities claiming differing parts of the area as a Tibetan region.

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greatest failures by not talking. It doesn't have to be like
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With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are
unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking."

-- Stephen Hawking

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