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In pictures: Panchen Lama's tour of China
The Chinese-approved Panchen Lama has spent six weeks touring Shanghai and Eastern China. 
The young monk visited both religious and urban centres, and Chinese state television followed the tour.
The Panchen Lama's tour of Zhejiang and Shanghai lasted 45 days
The Panchen is the most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama
Beijing rejected the Dalai Lama's choice of the Panchen Lama in favour of its own candidate
China's choice, Erdini Qoigyijabu, is only 11 years old
China wants the Panchen Lama to be accepted as a religious figure in Tibet
The young monk took part in many religious ceremonies
He also visited Shanghai's museum and other urban sites
Beijing's media aims to boost the status of the Panchen Lama, especially in areas where his legitimacy is questioned
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