Richard Gere Fiat Commercial Controversy (Video)

Italian car company Fiat has issued an apology to China over a television ad featuring actor Richard Gere and a reference to Tibet.

China has come under fire for the way it has handled violent unrest in Tibet, which seeks autonomy from the country.

Gere, a Buddhist, has been active in the free Tibet movement, and has ties to the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader viewed by China as a traitor.

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