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China softens tone in drive for Asia influence
By Tom Mitchell in Beijing and John Reed in Manila – Financial Times – Read original story here Diplomatic and economic charm offensive exploits regional doubts over US under Trump Before his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos … Continued
WeChat denies ‘storing’ chat histories
BBC, 3 January 2018 Read original story here In a carefully worded riposte, China’s most popular messaging app WeChat, has denied “storing chat histories”. It follows criticism from Chinese businessman Li Shufu, who recently said the firm “must be watching … Continued
China to Try Tibetan Education Advocate Detained for 2 Years
The New York Times, 30 December 2017 Read original story here Chinese officials are planning to put Tashi Wangchuk, who advocates broader Tibetan language education, on trial next week for “inciting separatism,” a charge that could result in a sentence … Continued
Dalai Lama for a world sans military
TNN, 31 December 2017 Read original story here VARANASI: Dalai Lama advocated for a demilitarized world and revival of ancient Indian knowledge for global peace. “In all my life I have noticed too many killings. Human beings killing thousands of human beings has … Continued
India can significantly contribute to world peace: Dalai Lama
PTI, 29 December 2017 Read original story here The Dalai Lama said ancient Indian traditions can make a better world through education. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said on Thursday that India, a democratic and stable country, … Continued
Tibetan Filmmaker Flees to U.S. After ‘Arduous’ Escape from China
By SUI-LEE WEE – The New York Times – 28 December 2017 – Read Original News Story Here A prominent Tibetan filmmaker, who was jailed for making a documentary about Tibetans living under Chinese rule and had been under police … Continued
HT contributors pick their most interesting reads of 2017
Book Review by Thubten Samphel*, Published in Hindustan Times – 24 December 2017 Read original story here Quantum biology, Mahim, Nirad Chaudhuri, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Paul Auster, all featured on the eclectic reading lists of Hindustan Times’ book reviewers this year … Continued
Include ancient Indian spiritual studies into curriculum: Dalai Lama
Times of India, 25 December 2017 Read original story here BENGALURU: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Sunday called upon the governments to include ancient Indian spiritual studies in curriculum in schools and colleges as he felt the modern world … Continued
Religious harmony is India’s treasure, says Dalai Lama
The Hindu, 25 December 2017 Read original story here ‘We really need to develop a sense of global responsibility’ India’s treasure is that all major religious traditions co-exist in harmony, said the 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday while delivering the … Continued
Chinese hackers go after think tanks in wave of more surgical strikes
Arstechnica, Sean Gallagher, 22 December 2017 Read original story here When one NGO blocked intrusion, frustrated hackers tried to knock its website offline. 2016 saw a significant drop-off in cyber-espionage by China in the wake of a 2015 agreement between US … Continued
We should be proud to live in India: Dalai Lama
Citytoday, 22 December 201 Read original story here Mysuru, December 22:- “We have succeeded in keeping Buddhism and the Tibetan education system alive,” said the Dalai Lama here on Thursday . He was speaking after inaugurating Serame Tosem auditorium at … Continued
China has India surrounded in their new Great Game
YUJI KURONUMA, Nikkei staff writer, 19 December 2017 Read original story here Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan — Beijing is pulling South Asia into its orbit NEW DELHI — Think of South Asia as a giant Othello board. The squares are countries … Continued
China – India Border Dispute
source: http://www.scmp.com China builds up troop numbers close to Indian border flashpoint as soldiers prepare for first winter near Doklam Analysts say Beijing is trying to pre-empt problems down the track by strengthening its presence in Himalayan frontier region China has started building up its military forces near the Doklam read more →
Can Kindness Be Taught?
Source: THE NEW YORK TIMES By RICHARD SCHIFFMANDEC. 14, 2017 Thanks to a challenge from the Dalai Lama, a number of preschools are trying to teach something that has not always been considered an academic subject: kindness. “Can you look inside yourself and tell me what you’re feeling?” Danielle Mahoney-Kertes read more →
China’s trying to gain political influence abroad, and the West isn’t happy
CNBC, 19 December 2017 Read original story here Western countries are growing increasingly cautious of China’s Communist Party. Officials in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Germany — major recipients of Chinese foreign direct investment — have been questioning the … Continued