China Launches ‘Patriotic Struggle’ Campaign Targeting Intellectuals
August 6, 2018The ruling Chinese Communist Party has announced a new ideological campaign targeting the country’s intellectuals, particularly those who may not be “patriotic” enough. The campaign is based on remarks by President Xi Jinping on “carrying forward the spirit of patriotic … Continued
‘Everyone was Silent, Endlessly Mute’: Former Chinese Re-Education instructor Speaks out
August 6, 2018By Nathan Vanderklippe, The Globe and Mail It was a place of silence, forced learning and fear. It was called a “transformation centre” hidden in the mountains of far western China, bereft of any obvious sign indicating its purpose. … Continued
China Tears Down Tibetan Homes, Business at Qinghai Lake
August 4, 2018Authorities in northwestern China’s Qinghai province are demolishing restaurants, shops, and guesthouses set up by Tibetans for tourists near scenic Qinghai Lake, resulting in severe financial hardship for those affected, according to a local source. The destruction began in early … Continued
One Step closer to Predicting Tibet’s Devastating Quakes
August 4, 2018By Alice Shen, South China Morning Post The Scientists in the United States led by a Chinese geologist have made a discovery that could help explain why the Tibetan plateau is a centre for seismic activity and assist in predicting … Continued
Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Visit Russia
August 2, 2018By Lyudmila Klasanova, Global Buddhist Door SOFIA—A delegation of monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, headed by Kachen Geshe Dondup, is visiting Russia between 6 July and 28 August as a part of the Buddhist cultural program titled “Thank you, Russia … Continued
China issues white paper on Tibet environment
July 31, 2018By Areeba Falak, Sunday Guardian The white paper is being seen as an acceptance of the environmental challenges that China faces in Tibet. While development versus environmental conservation has been a burning debate across the world, China’s development projects in … Continued
Karmapa Lama Will Return to India: Interview
July 31, 2018Tibetan Buddhist leader the Karmapa will return to India, ending a stay of just over a year in the United States where he has undergone medical exams, the senior religious figure said in an interview with RFA’s Tibetan Service on … Continued
China: Crackdown on Tibetan Social Groups
July 30, 2018New Regulations Ban Social Action Under Guise of Fighting ‘Organized Crime’ (New York) – Chinese authorities are using an ostensible anti-mafia campaign to target suspected political dissidents and suppress civil society initiatives in Tibetan areas, Human Rights Watch said in … Continued
China Premier Says Tibet Inseparable Part Of Country’s ‘Sacred’ Territory
July 30, 2018Chinese troops marched into Tibet in 1950 in what China officially terms a peaceful liberation, and has ruled it with an iron fist ever since. BEIJING: Tibet is an inseparable part of China’s “sacred” territory, and religious figures should promote … Continued
Tibetan Nomads Denied Licenses For Much-Needed Motorbikes
July 30, 2018Chinese authorities in Sichuan’s Serthar county are refusing to issue drivers’ licenses to Tibetan nomads who rely more and more on motorbikes for traveling long distances in remote areas, Tibetan sources say. The licenses can ordinarily be obtained on presentation … Continued