A Chinese flag flutters above surveillance cameras on a street near Jokhang Temple during a government-organised media tour to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China June 1, 2021. Picture taken June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Martin Pollard 

People walk past propaganda banners on a street near Jokhang Temple during a government-organised media tour to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China June 1, 2021. Picture taken June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Martin Pollard 

Tibetans walk past a KFC fast-food restaurant as they perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, during a government-organised tour of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, during a government-organised tour of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, during a government-organised tour of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans talk in front of Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, during a government-organised tour of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, during a government-organised tour of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A woman in a costume poses for a commercial photographer as Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans sit in an alley near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetans walk past a KFC restaurant as they perform a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Tibetan women talk in an alley near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A Tibetan man carries a sack as he performs a pilgrimage around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Police overlook a market near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A Tibetan woman arrives at a market in a rickshaw near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 15, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A dog sits outside a butcher shop in a market alley near Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 16, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 16, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A woman walks in an alley at night near Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 16, 2020. Picture taken during a government organised tour. Picture taken October 16, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

A man sells fruit from a stall in an alley near Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, October 16, 2020. Picture taken during a government-organised tour. Picture taken October 16, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 

Buddhist monks prostrate as they perform the "three steps one bow" ceremony at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on the eve of Vesak Day in Singapore May 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su 

A Tibetanw woman rolls a row of prayer wheels near Jokhang Temple, in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, July 4, 2016. Picture taken July 4, 2016. REUTERS/Joseph Campbell 

A Tibetan pilgrim prostrates herself at the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray at the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China as sun rises November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

A Tibetan man prostrates himself in front of pilgrims waiting to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China earlyNovember 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Tibetan pilgrims and their children wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Tibetan pilgrims share a light moment as they wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China earlyNovember 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Tibetan pilgrims spin their prayer wheels as they walk towards the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Tibetan pilgrims and their children wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims struggle at narrow entrance as they wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

A Tibetan man prostrates himself as pilgrims walk toward the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China as sun rises November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims have hot yak butter tea after visiting the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China early November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims wait to enter the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred place of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, at dawn November 20, 2015. Every day, thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, before the sunrise November 20, 2015. Every day, thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims struggle at the narrow entrance outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China November 20, 2015. Every day, thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Johkang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, as the sun rises November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims walk towards the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, as the sun rises November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj 

Pilgrims pray outside the Jokhang Temple in central Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, at dawn November 20, 2015. Every day thousands of Tibetans visit and pray at Jokhang Temple, considered one of the most sacred places of worship. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A boy (C) holds his mother's hand as they queue to get in the Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, March 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jacky Chen (CHINA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Tibetan monks engage in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region in this November 24, 2009 file photograph. For Tibetans living near the birthplace of the Dalai Lama, one question is very much on their minds these days -- who will succeed the ageing exiled spiritual leader once he dies? To match feature CHINA-DALAILAMA/ REUTERS/Nir Elias/Files (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Tibetan monks engage in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009.
REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Tibetan monks engage in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009.
REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Tibetan monks engage in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009.
REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

A Tibetan monk walks on a roof inside the Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009.
REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

A Tibetan monk gestures as he engages in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY) 

A Tibetan monk waits for the beginning of a religious debate session with other monks inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Tibetan monks engage in a religious debate inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Tibetan monks engage in religious debates inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Tibetan monks engage in religious debates inside Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Tibetan pilgrims rest outside a room dedicated to lighting yak butter lamps at Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet February 10, 2009. Fresh unrest in Tibet cannot be ruled out nearly a year after riots in the regional capital Lhasa because Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is determined to foment trouble, Chinese officials said on Tuesday. Picture taken February 10, 2009. REUTERS/Emma Graham-Harrison (CHINA) 

A woman lights yak butter lamps in a room set aside for this purpose outside Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet February 10, 2009. Fresh unrest in Tibet cannot be ruled out nearly a year after riots in the regional capital Lhasa because Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is determined to foment trouble, Chinese officials said on Tuesday. Picture taken February 10, 2009. REUTERS/Emma Graham-Harrison (CHINA) 

Pilgrims walk around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region July 5, 2006. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred place of worship among Tibetans and was built in the mid-seventh century by Songzain Gambo for the Tang Princess Wen Cheng and Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (CHINA)