Communist China turns 70 but still lacks legitimacy in Tibet
October 1, 2019By International Campaign for Tibet,30 September 2019, Read the original article here. Statement of the International Campaign for Tibet As part of the 70th anniversary of its founding on October 1, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is touting “70 years … Continued The post Communist China turns 70 but still read more →
People’s Republic of China at 70: What comes next?
September 30, 2019By Tanner Brown, Martket Watch, 29 September 2019, Read the original article here. After decades of explosive growth, the country faces a slew of worrying circumstances On Tuesday, China will celebrate 70 years since the founding of the People’s Republic. … Continued The post People’s Republic of China at 70: read more →
Happiness Curriculum may be introduced in civic schools
September 30, 2019PTI, New Delhi, Deccan Herald, 29 September 2019, Read the original article here. The ‘Happiness Curriculum’, which has gained praise for bringing positive changes in Delhi government schools, has now been sent to the three municipal corporations for exploring whether … Continued The post Happiness Curriculum may be introduced in read more →
Kokila To Publish ‘The Seed Of Compassion,’ The First Children’s Book By The Dalai Lama
September 30, 2019By Rachel Kramer Bussel, Forbes, 29 September 2019, Read the original article here. In March 2020, Penguin Young Readers imprint Kokila will publish The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with illustrations … Continued The post Kokila To Publish ‘The Seed Of read more →
Rights groups condemn China over “torture” of religious minorities
September 28, 2019By Martin Banks, EU today, 27 September 2019, Read the original article here. Human Rights organisations have made a fresh and damning condemnation of China’s human rights record. This comes after what is said to be a big upswing in persecution … Continued The post Rights groups condemn China over “torture” read more →
China’s repressive reach is growing
September 28, 2019By Editorial Board, The Washington Post, 27 September 2019, Read the original article here. IT’S ONE thing to know that China runs a far-flung system of detention camps for Muslim Uighurs, a fact of which the world has been aware … Continued The post China’s repressive reach is growing appeared read more →
Tibetans Forced to Show ‘Loyalty’ in Run-up to China’s National Day
September 27, 2019Radio Free Asia, 26 September 2019, Read the original article here. Chinese authorities have tightened controls in Tibet ahead of Oct. 1 celebrations of China’s National Day, hoisting Chinese flags on monastery roofs and forcing monks to sing songs praising … Continued The post Tibetans Forced to Show ‘Loyalty’ in read more →
TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and Tibet
September 27, 2019BBC, 25 September 2019, Read the original article here. Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok censors material that is politically sensitive to the Chinese government, the Guardian newspaper has claimed. It said it had viewed the site’s moderation guidelines. Tiananmen Square protests, Tibetan … Continued The post TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and read more →
Sangay hails Bill on Tibet policy in US House
September 27, 2019TNS, The Tribune, 27 September 2019, Read the original article here. President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Sikyong Lobsang Sangay has thanked the US Senators for bringing in the Tibet Policy and Support Act of 2019. Addressing a press … Continued The post Sangay hails Bill on Tibet policy read more →
Marco Rubio Champions Tibet Against China
September 26, 2019By Kevin Derby, SUNSHINE STATE NEWS, 26 September 2019, Read the original article here. This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a proposal to help Tibet against China. Rubio, who sits on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced … Continued The post Marco Rubio Champions Tibet Against China read more →