The Chinese Invade Tibet The ‘People’s Liberation Army’ crossed into Kham, the eastern province of Tibet, on 7 October 1950. Richard Cavendish | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 10 October 2000 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles On the Spot: Nicholas Radburn Why the Organ Split the Church