After 1864 Germany did the same with Holstein and Schleswig. All of Holstein and a good chunk of Schleswig is part of Germany today.
States have been doing this for thousands of years. Previously they also raped the women, killed the men and/or enslaved them. What we are seeing today is "soft" annexation.
Edit: Also, fun fact. Dali Lama has stated that tibetans are no longer seeking a free and indepenent tibet, but to be a region within china with more self-determination than they have today, and respect for the bhuddist religion/culture/way of life.
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