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Dalai Lama arrives in Manipur for three-day visit
PTI, 17 October 2017 Read original story here Imphal, Oct 17: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived in Manipur’s capital Imphal on his maiden visit to participate in an international peace conference. This is his second visit to the … Continued
China’s ‘stability maintenance’ agents move to silence critics before party congress
By Tom Philliop, The Guardian. Read original story here. As Xi Jinping prepares for major speech, security agents have fanned out across the country to quell any hint of dissent. They came for Yu Wensheng last Tuesday. Their message: stay … Continued
China’s ‘stability maintenance’ agents move to silence critics before party congress
By Tom Philliop, The Guardian. Read original story here. As Xi Jinping prepares for major speech, security agents have fanned out across the country to quell any hint of dissent. They came for Yu Wensheng last Tuesday. Their message: stay … Continued
Dalai Lama’s sister, ‘Mother of Tibet,’ coming to Utah
By Bob Mims, The Salt Lake Tribune. Read original story here. The sister of the Dalai Lama will be the keynote speaker Friday at a ceremony marking the completion of the Utah Tibetan Community Center. Ama Jetsun Pema, 77, revered … Continued
Dalai Lama’s sister, ‘Mother of Tibet,’ coming to Utah
By Bob Mims, The Salt Lake Tribune. Read original story here. The sister of the Dalai Lama will be the keynote speaker Friday at a ceremony marking the completion of the Utah Tibetan Community Center. Ama Jetsun Pema, 77, revered … Continued
Communist Party to add Xi philosophy to constitution
Nikkei Asian Review, 17 October 2017 Read original story here BEIJING — The Chinese Communist Party will amend its constitution to include the political thought and philosophy of President Xi Jinping in a move that further strengthens his hold on power. A proposal … Continued
China expansionist, says Tibetan Govt-in-Exile leader
Deccan Herald, 16 October 2017 Read original story here Beijing’s recent muscle-flexing in Doklam Plateau in western Bhutan was “a manifestation” of its “expansionist” policy and decades-old strategy of “encircling” India, Lobsang Sangay, head of Tibetan Government-in-Exile, said. Sangay told … Continued
Namaste, Ni Hao: Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Chinese Troops At Nathu-La
Source : NDTV Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Nathu-La in Sikkim had an unexpected bonus – an exchange with Chinese soldiers, a video of which is viral. NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, including the border at Nathu-La read more →
China congress: How authorities censor your thoughts
By Stephen McDonell, BBC. Read original story here, If you control public communication you can control the way people think and how they behave. That’s what Xi Jinping’s government is counting on. And it is never more true than at … Continued
America Must Stand Up To China To Defend Human Rights In Tibet
By Congressman Jim McGovern and USCIRF Commissioner Tenzin Dorjee Read original story here Imagine you are a 6-year-old. Your world is your family, friends and community. One day, people come to your home and reveal that you are very special, … Continued
Chinese student furore reveals Australia’s poor integration strategy
East Asia Forum, 14 October 2017 Read the original story here Why does Australia encourage international — including Chinese — students to study within its borders? Australian universities are about teaching and learning, but they need to be properly resourced … Continued
China’s top paper warns party officials against ‘spiritual anesthesia’
Reuters, 12 October 2017 BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top newspaper warned Communist Party officials on Thursday not to “pray to God and worship Buddha”, because communism is about atheism and superstition is at the root of many corrupt officials … Continued
The Dalai Lama speaks on Trump and ‘America first’
By Josh Rogin, Published in The Washington Post DHARAMSALA, India The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetan nation, is known worldwide for his advocacy of non-violence, peaceful coexistence, environmental protection and human rights. But the 82-year-old Buddhist monk … Continued
Taiwan leader: Protect regional stability amid China tension
Associated Press, News Observer. Read original story here. TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan’s independence-leaning government will defend the self-governing island’s freedoms and democratic system amid heightened tensions with rival China, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. In an annual National Day address, … Continued
English Soccer Giants Liverpool in Hot Water Over Tibetan Glacier Deal
Alex Frew Mcmillan, Read original story here English soccer team Liverpool FC has found itself in heated debate over a cold-water deal with a Hong Kong-listed sponsor. Its troubles are a reminder of the minefield that international companies carefully tread when finding … Continued