Thursday is the day of the Tibetan uprising , after which the 14th Lama fled . On Friday , China 's president says ` ` reform , development and progress '' are needed in Tibet . These remarks were among a host of Tibet-centric announcements Sunday -- four days before March 10 , which will mark 52 years since the start of the largest , and deadliest , clashes between independence-minded Tibetans and forces aligned with the central Communist government in Beijing . A Communist leader points to ` ` very grave challenges '' from separatists in Tibet . Chinese officials announce plans to add more roads and a key airport in the region .
Thursday is the day of the Tibetan uprising , after which the 14th Lama fled . On Friday , China 's president says ` ` reform , development and progress '' are needed in Tibet . A Communist leader points to ` ` very grave challenges '' from separatists in Tibet . Chinese officials announce plans to add more roads and a key airport in the region .