ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Free Tibet

Okay kiddo, there's a place called Tibet which is part of China but some people think it should be its own country. These people believe that the Chinese government is not treating the Tibetan people very nicely and so they want to help Tibet become independent so that they can make their own decisions and be their own country.

But the Chinese government doesn't want Tibet to become independent because they think it's a part of their country and they want to keep it that way. So people all over the world who support the idea of Tibet becoming its own country are saying "Free Tibet" to show that they want Tibet to be free from China's control.

Some people even wear bracelets, t-shirts, or put stickers on their cars that say "Free Tibet" to show that they support this idea. But it's important to remember that there are different opinions on this topic and it's always good to learn more before taking a side.
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