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Rights Groups Protest UNESCO Heritage Status Decision in Tibet U.S. News & World Report BEIJING (Reuters) - Tibetan rights groups have criticized a U.N. cultural organization decision to extend world heritage status to an extensive plateau area, saying it reinforces Chinese control in the region. The groups argue the UNESCO designation ... UNESCO declares China's Hoh Xil nature reserve a heritage siteChannel NewsAsia Hol Xil joins UNESCO's World Heritage List – China's latest society and culture newsSupChina China Focus: China's Hoh Xil expects stricter protection as world heritage siteXinhua ecns all 7 news articles »

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