I don't think Tibet was ever a 'break-away' part of China, was it? Until the most recent Chinese invasion I believe it had always been a sovereign nation (even if sometimes occupied).
-- Cheers, Bob > -----Original Message----- > From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > afford, it is Chinese policy to regain all of the former > Chinese lands that have broken away, (you should really ask > the Tibetans how that's working out for them, I expect the
