Li Tieying, a member of the CCP Central Committee Political Bureau and State Councillor, visited Potala Palace, previously official residence of the Dalai Lamas, and said that the renovation of the building will produce "tourist boom". The chinese leader's statement ended with, " I am extending my best wishes and highest respect for the soldiers of the People Liberation Army (P.L.A.) stationed in Tibet. (EuroTibet News N·1)