Tibet's exiled leader accuses China of cultural destruction

Penpa Tsering calls for US and other democratic forces to unite

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Penpa Tsering, president of Tibet's government-in-exile, relaxes at the Ghadong monastery in Dharmsala, India, on May 27. © AP

MOYURU BABA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The new leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile has lashed out at China, accusing it destroying Tibet's identity and calling on the U.S. and other democratic forces to unite to counter Beijing.

Penpa Tsering, 58, made the remarks in an online interview with Nikkei. He became the new president of the Tibetan government-in-exile, which is based in the northern Indian city of Dharamsala, in late May.

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