Since the invasion of communist China in 1949 and the subsequent fleeing of the 14th Dalai Lama to set up a government-in-exile in 1959, Tibet has been in constant struggle to regain recognition as an independent nation. Over time the issue has been raised in the global community, one that calls for action. On one hand is the cry of the Tibetan people who have suffered years of dispersal and cultural diffusion. On the other hand, the rise of China as a major force in the world economy cemented immovable relations with other countries as trading partner. As a country looking from an outsider perspective, the question remains: Should Australia formally recognize Tibet as an independent nation?.
Tibet used to be an independent nation with its own unique territory, language and government. Starting from the 7th century, Tibet existed as a unified empire. It had a long history of interaction with its surrounding countries. In particular, it had a long bitter power struggle with China, invading each other's territories. For instance, during the Tang Dynasty of China (618-907), Tibetan and Chinese forces figured in many conflicts trying to capture each other's capitals and forced each other to pay tribute. The introduction of Buddhism in Tibet ushered in a widespread, deep-rooted transformation in the society- from being war-like to one of a religious peacemaker. Tibet used to have its own national flag, own currency and passport system. It had its own defense system and it also engaged in various lateral agreements with other countries such as Mongolia, Britain, and India to advance national causes.
However, complexities exacerbate the issue and that calls for the global community to make a stand. But with the rise of China as a major economy of the world, things have even become more complicated. Will China easily give up Tibet given its huge investments and vested interests in the area? Does Tibet have the military capacity to reclaim its territories and assert independence? It can be noted that almost all independent nations today have fought with blood and weapons to get to its present status of independence.
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