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A Tibetan monk closes a door which leads to a temple in the monastery in Tongren
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A Tibetan monk closes a door which leads to a temple in the monastery in Tongren
A Tibetan monk closes a door which leads to a temple in the monastery in Tongren February 17, 2010. China urged the United States to scrap plans for President Barack Obama to meet the Dalai Lama on Thursday, the latest source of friction in already strained Sino-U.S. relations. The White House said that Obama would meet the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on February 18, despite Chinas repeated warnings that such talks would hurt ties. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION POLITICS) - GM1E62H1QP401
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In this print captured by Nir Elias, a Tibetan monk is depicted closing a door that leads to a temple in the monastery located in Tongren. The image, taken on February 17,2010, carries significant political undertones as it coincides with China's plea for the United States to cancel President Barack Obama's scheduled meeting with the Dalai Lama. China and the United States were already experiencing strained relations at the time, and China feared that such talks would further deteriorate their diplomatic ties. However, despite repeated warnings from China about potential consequences, the White House confirmed that President Obama would indeed meet with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on February 18. The photograph beautifully captures both serenity and tension simultaneously. The tranquil setting of the monastery contrasts starkly with the underlying political turmoil surrounding it. It serves as a reminder of how religion can often become entangled in global politics. Nir Elias skillfully encapsulates this complex relationship between society, religion, and politics within one frame. Through his lens, he invites us to reflect upon not only cultural diversity but also international dynamics shaping our world today.
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