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Reading, Writing and Xi Jinping Thought: China’s Students Learn Leader’s Philosophy
Te-Ping Chen, March 23, 2018 Read original story here Students at Peking University can now study the political philosophy of their country’s leader, Xi Jinping. Above, a scene from the commencement ceremony in July. Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ZUMA PRESS BEIJING—While President Xi … Continued
India, China must talk to resolve Tibet issue, says CGTC
Business Standard, 22 March 2018 Read original story here Prime Minister Modi spoke to President Xi Jinping on Tuesday over telephone. Both leaders agreed that as two major powers growing rapidly, bilateral relations between India and China are vital for … Continued
If India can be partitioned on religion why not China/Taiwan on ideology
Hem Raj Jain, Pakistan Post 22 March 2018 Read original story here Religion also works as ideology in politics / State matters (ii)- China recognizes Pakistan & Bangladesh and supports Pak’s claim on Kashmir on the basis of religion (iii)- … Continued
China Approves Giant Propaganda Machine to Improve Global Image
Bloomberg, 20 March 2018 Read original story here China has approved the creation of one of the world’s largest propaganda machines as it looks to improve its global image, according to a person familiar with the matter. The new broadcaster … Continued
China unveils brand new cabinet to run revamped govt under Xi Jinping
KJM Varma, Live Mint, Read original story here Beijing: China on Monday appointed a whole new set of top officials, including a defence minister, to head a revamped government, days after President Xi Jinping began his second five-year tenure following … Continued
Xi Jinping re-elected China President, Wang Yi sworn in as Vice Prez
The Financial Times, PTI, 18 March 2018 Read original story here Xi Jinping was today re-elected as President for a second five-year tenure by China’s rubber-stamp parliament, days after it scrapped the two-term rule for the Presidency and allowed him … Continued
Dalai Lama to address CUJ convocation on March 18
State Times, 17 March 2018 Read original story here JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) is to hold its first convocation at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium of University of Jammu on March 18, 2018. It was informed by Prof. … Continued
We haven’t sought independence for Tibet since 1974, says Dalai Lama
NEW DELHI: Days after a Tibetan event in New Delhi was cancelled and shifted to Dharamshala following the Union government’s note to its senior leaders and government functionaries to stay away from them, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Friday came … Continued
Tibet can exist with China like ‘European Union’ – Dalai Lama
Reuters – 16 March 2018 (Read Original Story Here) BEIJING (Reuters) – Tibet can exist within China in the same spirit as the European Union sticks together, the territory’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, considered a dangerous separatist by Beijing, … Continued
China spending puts domestic security ahead of defense
BEIJING — While China’s stepped-up military posture has resulted in increasing confrontations with India, the U.S., Japan and other countries, Beijing has actually been pouring even more resources into domestic security than external security. China’s annual spending on domestic security … Continued
Seth Moulton rips Chinese institute, wants it off college campuses
By Laura Krantz Globe Staff March 09, 2018 US Representative Seth Moulton has urged two colleges in Massachusetts to cut ties with on-campus institutes that have ties to the Chinese government and are believed to promote censorship and undermine human … Continued
‘Mother of Tibet’: Meet The Unsung Saviour of Thousands of Tibetan Children
by Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk (Read Original Story here) On International Women’s Day last week, the Government of India presented its highest civilian honour for women, the Naari Shakti Puraskar. Among the recipients of this prestigious award was a 77-year-old Tibetan … Continued
Tibet groups report latest self-immolation of man in protest
By Christopher Bodeen | AP, The Washington Post Read original story here BEIJING — A man set himself on fire and died in western China’s Sichuan province in the first self-immolation protest among Tibetans this year, monitoring groups reported Thursday. Tsekho Tugchak, … Continued
China to restructure foreign affairs team in push for greater role on world stage, source says
South China Morning Post – Read Original Story Here China is set to introduce significant changes to its foreign affairs structure with the merger of two ministerial-level organisations under its top diplomat, as it continues to push for greater recognition … Continued
US leader Pelosi seeks efforts for meaningful Tibetan autonomy
PTI, The Hindu, 10 March 2018 Senator Patrick Leahy introduced a resolution in the US Senate to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, which affirms support for the Tibetan people’s fundamental human rights and freedoms, including their right … Continued