China has ruled out the possibility of a "Tibetan independence."
In a white paper published Monday to mark "50th anniversary of reform in Tibet," the Chinese government said the "Dalai clique's" attempt to seek semi-independence or covert independence under the banner of 'a high degree of autonomy' would not succeed.
The paper, released by the State Council Information Office, reviewed the "profound changes" that took place since a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959.
The paper claims to have "greatly developed" Tibet's social system and advanced its modernization.
A year after the government violently crushed a series of anti-China protests in Tibet, Beijing claims that the cause of human rights in Tibet made remarkable progress, and that the living conditions of the people improved.
It warned the Dalai Lama and his followers against advocating separatist attempts, as "history has convincingly proved that there is no way to restore the old order."
The government urged the Nobel Peace laureate to "thoroughly reflect upon and correct his political position and behavior...The central government has opened and will always keep its door open for the 14th Dalai Lama to return to a patriotic stand," it added.
Last week, the Dalai Lama called for Tibetans to boycott their New Year day celebrations in protest against last year's crackdown, which killed or jailed hundreds of Tibetans, including Buddhist monks.
Chinese authorities reportedly increased security in Tibet.
Tibet has been under the rule of Chinese government since 1951. On March 10, 1959, Chinese troops suppressed an uprising against Beijing.
In an address to the European Parliament in December, the Tibetans' spiritual leader said that he was not seeking independence from China, but autonomy within the mainland.
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