During inspection tour, Chen Wenqing says political and legal bodies must fully understand Qinghai’s unique geopolitical position

During a three-day inspection tour of the northwestern province that ended on Sunday, Chen Wenqing, secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission and a member of the 24-strong Politburo, said political and legal bodies must fully understand Qinghai’s unique geopolitical position.

Tibetans in exile march in solidarity with Dalai Lama in India

Beyond the Tibet autonomous region, there are 10 Tibetan autonomous prefectures across Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces. Although he was born in Qinghai, the 14th Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India since 1959 after a failed uprising.

Chen’s tour included visits to key security sites, patrols of sensitive locations and field visits to religious and cultural institutions in Xining, state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.