There are benefits to being associated with a global superpower in regards to quality of life improvements. Obviously they are not worth the cultural and human costs that Tibet is currently experiencing, but if we can get true autonomy, I don't see why you wouldn't want both. I say that as a Tibetan in exile.
There are some Tibetans that don't think true autonomy is possible with the CCP and thus still want independence though.
There are some Tibetans that don't think true autonomy is possible with the CCP and thus still want independence though.