In 1913 Tibet declared independence from China.

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In October 1950 China invaded Tibet.

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In May 1951, Tibet affirmed China’s sovereignty and established an autonomous administration led by Dalai Lama.

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In 1959 the Dalai Lama fled to northern India and established the Central Tibetan Administration.

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The Tibet Autonomous Region within China was officially established in 1965.[1]

Source: History of Tibet (1950–present)