Dalai Lama : `` Untold suffering and destruction '' brought to Tibet under Chinese rule . " The Dalai Lama's statement is a clear indication that China has no intention of allowing the Tibetan people any autonomy or self-determination. Dalai says he seeks autonomy for region , not independence . But Chinese officials blame the 50-year conflict on the Dalai Lama , accusing him of seeking an independent Tibet . Tuesday marks 50th anniversary of failed uprising in Tibet against Chinese rule .
Dalai Lama : `` Untold suffering and destruction '' brought to Tibet under Chinese rule . " The Dalai Lama's statement is a clear indication that China has no intention of allowing the Tibetan people any autonomy or self-determination. Dalai says he seeks autonomy for region , not independence . Tuesday marks 50th anniversary of failed uprising in Tibet against Chinese rule .