On 21 October 1950, Chinese Communist forces formally occupied Tibet, marking a critical turning point in the region's history.
The invasion, which began earlier that year, culminated in the swift and decisive annexation of Tibet by the People’s Liberation Army under the pretext of "liberating" the territory from imperialist influence.
Despite the Tibetan government’s efforts to appeal for international support, the geopolitical climate of the time—dominated by Cold War tensions—led to minimal global intervention.
This occupation not only brought Tibet under Beijing's control but also set the stage for the region's long-standing struggle for autonomy, cultural preservation, and political identity in the face of Chinese rule.
