China's many tibets: Diqing as a model for 'development with tibetan characteristics?'

Ben Hillman*

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    Abstract

    Using Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture as a case study, this article argues that local governance and local policies have had a major impact on local Tibetan economies and societies in China. It argues that a combination of liberal social policies and smart economic policies have helped Diqing to achieve both growth and stability in recent years. While each Tibetan region in China represents a unique blend of social, cultural, economic, geographic and historical circumstances, the author argues that Diqing's experience nevertheless yields important lessons for other Tibetan areas and for policymakers in Beijing.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)269-277
    Number of pages9
    JournalAsian Ethnicity
    Volume11
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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