Tibet : Tibetans see culture , language , religion as being controlled by China . ` ` You have to look at the history to get a complete picture , '' he says . In 1912 , Tibet declared itself independent , but China never recognized it as such . Dalai Lama does not support Tibetan independence , just cultural autonomy .
Zakaria : Tibetans see culture , language , religion as being extinguished by China . `` You need to look at the history to get a complete picture , '' he says . In 1912 , Tibet declared itself independent , but China never recognized it as such . Dalai Lama does not seek Tibetan independence , just cultural autonomy .