China has vowed greater resolve to end separatism and stressed adherence to the law in managing Tibet's religious affairs while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Tibet autonomous region on Tuesday.
"Tibet has achieved sustained stability after people of all ethnic groups steadfastly fought separatism, foiling the sabotage attempts of the 14th Dalai Lama clique and hostile international forces," top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng told a rally of senior officials and thousands of Tibetan people gathered at a celebration in front of the Potala Palace.
Border areas must be well managed to successfully govern the country, he said.
Stability in Tibet relies on the management of these areas, said Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Tibet is important in safeguarding national security, and it is in the interests of all the people of Tibet to maintain national unity and ethnic solidarity, he noted.
He vowed to "intensify the fight against separatism" and oppose all kinds of separatist activities.
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