(CNN) -- Days ahead of another anniversary of the bloody Tibetan uprising -- and six decades after Communists took over the region -- Chinese government officials stressed the need for "stability" in the disputed territory while promising "reform" and infrastructure upgrades. President Hu Jintao focused on spurring economic growth and increasing Beijing's investment in the region Sunday during a speech to Tibet's delegation to the Chinese national legislature. "Meticulous efforts must be paid to the tasks of reform, development and stability to (bolster) development and maintain perennial stability in Tibet," Hu said, according to a report in the state-run Xinhua news agency.
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Thursday is the anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, after which the Dalai Lama fled
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On Sunday, China's president says "reform, development and stability" are needed in Tibet
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A Communist leader points to "very grave challenges" from separatists in Tibet
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Chinese officials announce plans to add more roads and a key railway in the region
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