Contact is taking a holiday!

Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

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Int’l Mother Language Day: Dear Xi Jinping, embrace cultural and linguistic diversity

Source: www.hongkongfp.com 21 February 2019 09:00  International Tibet Network Dear Chairman Xi Jinping, We are writing to you on International Mother Language Day, a day to embrace and enjoy cultural and linguistic diversity and multilingualism. Every year since 2000, this day has been marked around the world with the aim of read more →

India builds up its northeast in the face of China’s claims on ‘South Tibet’

source:www.aspistrategist.org.au 22 Feb 2019|Aakriti Bachhawat The Indian government is ploughing ahead with its plans to develop the country’s northeast, including the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as its own territory. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an important airport in a remote read more →

China has put 1 million Muslims in concentration camps. MBS had nothing to say.

By Fred Hiatt, Editorial page editor, February 24 2019, Read original news here China is a leading oppressor of Muslims, so it should come as no surprise that the crown prince of Saudi Arabia — the kingdom that views itself as defender … Continued

For Pakistan, China is the new America

Observer Research Foundation, Read original piece here Pakistan is now deeply in hock to China. From weapon systems to economic bailouts, to diplomatic support in various international fora, China is Pakistan’s go-to country. Both China and Pakistan have for long … Continued

China closes Tibet to foreigners for sensitive anniversaries

Washington Post, Christopher Bodeen, AP, February 20 2019 Read original news here BEIJING — China is barring foreign travelers from Tibet over a period of several weeks that includes a pair of sensitive political anniversaries questioning the legitimacy of Beijing’s rule over … Continued

Tibetan Translation of Guide to Language Rights of Linguistic Minorities Released on International Mother Language Day

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, 20 February 2019, Read original news here 2019 marks the 19th anniversary of International Mother Language Day observed annually on 21 February all over the world to highlight the importance of linguistic and … Continued

The Cyber War Against Tibet

By Tenzin Dalha Cyberattacks are having a chilling effect on the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetan diaspora. Cisco Talos, a group of world-class researchers, analysts, and engineers, recently uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign delivering a malicious Microsoft PowerPoint document … Continued

Haley Tried to Block Appointment of Chinese Diplomat to Key U.N. Post. He Got the Job Anyway.

BY ROBBIE GRAMER, COLUM LYNCH, Foreign Policy, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 In one of her final acts as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley tried but failed to prevent a veteran Chinese diplomat from landing an influential post as the U.N. … Continued

TIBETAN NOMADS

Source: Freetibet.org China is trying to destroy the traditional way of life for Tibetan nomads. Nomads are being forced off the land and moved into urban settlements Traditional farming methods are being replaced The UN says China’s agricultural policy is scientifically-flawed Tibetan nomads face poverty, unemployment and social exclusion as read more →

Countries Condemn Pulwama Terror Attack At Munich Conference

All India | Press Trust of India | February 17, 2019 Read original news here NEW DELHI: India raised the issue of the Pulwama terror attack, which left 40 CRPF men dead, during bilateral meetings with several countries, including the US, Germany and Russia, … Continued

YPU hosts Tibetan President

AYUMI SUDO FEB 15, 2019 Yale University, Read original news here President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay discussed issues such as the current state of Tibet, Tibet-China relations, China’s growing influence in global politics and the future of Tibetan … Continued

A letter to Xi Jinping: time to reset relations

Charles Parton, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 Read original news here Dear Mr Xi Jinping, I hope you don’t mind my presumption in writing to you about revamping EU/UK — China policy. You know far more about China than I ever shall, but … Continued

Xi Jinping: Digital ‘little red book’ tops App Store in China

By Beijing bureau BBC News, 15 February 2019 Read original news here China’s most popular app over the last few days has been one that’s red in face and at heart. With a scarlet logo reading “study” in Chinese, or “study Xi” … Continued

What Valentine’s Day Can Teach Us About Peace

By Marina Yoshimura  FEBRUARY 15, 2019 •THE WORLD AT YALE, UNCATEGORIZED “Peace should be the mainstream,” Dr. Lobsang Sangay, Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration said to the student crowd at Pierson College. “It’s Valentine’s Day, and I’m sure you have … Continued

Chinese students in Canada report Uygur activist’s talk to consulate

Friday, 15 February, 2019, South China Morning Post, Read original news here The news of a talk by a Uygur activist spread quickly on campus, ricocheting across WeChat, the Chinese messaging aE-mail * By registering you agree to our T&Cs & Privacy Policy A … Continued