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Tibet Autonomous Region

Guangdong Police Ferret Out A Case Of Smuggling Methamphetamine

China Strengthens Efforts to Fight Drugs

Jun 27, 2016 01:52 PM EDT

China continues to strengthen its efforts to fight drugs in the country specifically in the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region.

Namatso Lake in Lhasa, China, gets more than 750,000 tourists in 2015

World's Highest Lake Welcomes Over 750,000 Visitors

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 09, 2016 06:47 AM EST

The world's highest lake in Lhasa, southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region in China, was visited by more than 750,000 local and foreign tourists in 2015, the local government announced on Friday.

Vanishing Traditional Weaving Revived In Tibet

Vanished Traditional Weaving of Tibetan Fabric Tsethang Serge Revived

Cybelle Go |

Nov 28, 2015 05:00 PM EST

Tsethang serge, considered one of the best traditional fabrics in Tibet, is making a comeback after it disappeared from the market decades ago, according to China Daily.

Bon Jovi's China Tour Canceled 'for Some Reasons'

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 10, 2015 09:45 AM EDT

The promoter for American rock star Bon Jovi's first gig in China announced on Wednesday that the shows have been canceled. Although no specific reason were mentioned, international observers believe that Chinese authorities may have prevented the show due to the artist's music videos featuring scenes of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and images of the Dalai Lama.

Panchen Lama Who Disappeared 20-Years-Ago Living Normal Life, Doesn't want Disturbances: Official

Kwao Peppeh |

Sep 06, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

A six-year-old Tibetan monk, who disappeared 20 years ago after exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama named him the reincarnated Panchen Lama - the second highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism - is alive and does not want to be bothered.

Tibet's Exiled Government Decries Beijing's Celebration of 50th Anniversary

Kwao Peppeh |

Sep 02, 2015 10:30 AM EDT

Tibet's expatriate government said Tuesday that China has occupied its Himalayan home region for 50 years. The comments come a day after Beijing celebrated the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Tibet Autonomous Region and after President Xi Jinping vowed to intensify the fight against separatists and maintain national integrity.