Tibet
China Names new Party Chief for Tibet
Girish Shetti | | Aug 29, 2016 10:19 AM EDT |
The Chinese government on Sunday appointed a new official to look into the day-to-day affairs of the autonomous Tibet region as well as Yunnan and Hunan provinces.
China Says 'Foreign Forces' are Trying to 'Influence' Tibetan Buddhism
Som Patidar | | Aug 15, 2016 06:12 AM EDT |
China has warned that foreign forces are trying to "influence" the Tibetan Buddhism religion.
China Denies Larung Gar Demolition Accusations
Charissa Echavez | | Jul 26, 2016 02:35 PM EDT |
China has denied the accusations of Tibetan rights groups that authorities are evicting people from Larung Gar and have demolished part of the structure. Authorities explained that the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist Institute is simply being renovated to avoid fires and lessen crowd levels
China Demolishes Tibet' Largest Buddhist Academy 'Larung Gar,' Tibetan Groups Condemn Beijing's Interference in Religion [VIDEO]
Som Patidar | | Jul 22, 2016 05:13 PM EDT |
China has demolished the Larung Gar monastery in Ganze Tibetan Autonomous Region in Sichuan province.
China’s Foreign Minister Calls John Kerry, Urges Him not to Meddle in Tibet Issue
Girish Shetti | | Jun 19, 2016 06:08 AM EDT |
United States must stay away from China's internal affairs on matters relating to Tibet, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi categorically told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in a phone call on Saturday.
Obama Meets Dalai Lama as China Protests
Alec Regino | | Jun 17, 2016 05:05 AM EDT |
Despite several warnings from China claiming that a meeting with the Dalai Lama will damage diplomatic relations, US President Barack Obama met with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader in the White House on Wednesday.
China Cautions US Against Meeting With Dalai Lama
Rina S. | | Jun 15, 2016 08:23 AM EDT |
China has warned US officials against meeting the Dalai Lama during his visit to the country. The Tibetan spiritual leader is in Washington, D. C. this week.
One-third of China is now Desert, and it is Getting Worse
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 17, 2016 07:20 AM EDT |
Deserts have expanded 1,500 square miles a year.
China, Czech Republic Forge Strategic Partnership
Desiree Sison | | Mar 30, 2016 08:07 AM EDT |
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Czech Republic President Milos Zeman have signed multiple cooperation agreements, one of which is aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between both nations by boosting economic ties and increasing investment.
Tibet to Open Duty Free Outlets
Charissa Echavez | | Mar 23, 2016 09:38 AM EDT |
The Tibet Autonomous Region is trying to boost trade and tourism as it submitted an application to set up duty free outlets on selected entry ports, Lhasa Customs revealed on Wednesday.
China Urges UN Officials, Diplomats to Boycott Dalai Lama's Geneva Talk
Desiree Sison | | Mar 11, 2016 08:08 AM EST |
China has written letters to diplomats and the United Nations, reiterating Beijing opposition to a scheduled talk by the Dalai Lama in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, due to his "separatist activities."
Tibet's Sky Burial Sites Get US$75M Repair Fund
Staff Reporter | | Mar 09, 2016 06:02 AM EST |
Tibet's sky burial sites will soon be repaired, restored and protected through a Rmb490 million (US$75 million) fund over the next five years.
China to Construct Second Railway Line to Tibet
Girish Shetti | | Mar 05, 2016 04:09 PM EST |
China plans to build a second railway line to Tibet, connecting the Tibetan capital city Lhasa with the south-western city of Chengdu.
Work on Sichuan-Tibet Railway Speeds up
Alexis Villarias | | Jan 30, 2016 10:08 AM EST |
China will speed up the construction of the ambitious Sichuan-Tibet railway project this year, according to officials from the two regions. The railway aims to connect Lhasa with Chengdu, including Tibet in China's transportation corridor to Europe.
Top Indian Official Set to Visit China to Discuss Border Dispute
Desiree Sison | | Jan 01, 2016 06:43 AM EST |
A top Indian official is set to visit China next week to discuss with his Chinese counterpart the festering border dispute that has become a source of repeated standoffs between the two countries.
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