Contact is taking a holiday!

Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Here’s why China is buying up assets in Australia

October 23, 2017

CNBC NEWS, 23 October 2017 Read story here  Chinese investors are buying up assets in Australia from housing to ports to agriculture. One area where that trend is particular noticeable: Chinese investment in Australia’s agricultural sector went from $300 million to more than $1 billion … Continued

Report-Satellite Images Show Huge Scale of Damage to Tibetan Buddhist Site Larung Gar

October 20, 2017

FreeTibet.org, 19 October 2017 Read story here  A new joint report by Free Tibet and Tibet Watch captures the scale of destruction caused to Tibet’s Larung Gar Buddhist Academy. “Destroying Heaven: China’s campaign of destruction at Larung Gar”, is being … Continued

Tibetan Narrative on Tawang – A Historical Approach

October 20, 2017

By Tsewang Dorji* – Tibetpolicy.net Tawang is one of the most important districts of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It also has a geostrategic significance to India. China claims it as south Tibet. Hence, this dispute of territorial demarcation … Continued

Ancient Tibetan manuscripts may be shifted from Dharamsala to Ramanagara

October 20, 2017

By Seetha Lakshmi, Times Of India City, Read Original story here. BENGALURU: Concerned over the safety of nearly 80,000 ancient Buddhist manuscripts and artefacts, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA), one of the most important libraries and institutions … Continued

US: Tillerson calls for India ties to counter China

October 19, 2017

BBC, 19 October 2017 Read story here US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said the US wants to deepen co-operation with India in the face of growing Chinese influence in Asia. He described India as a “partner” in a … Continued

Dalai Lama appeals for EU-style world unity to end violence

October 19, 2017

Hindustan Times, 19 October 2017 Read story here The Dalai Lama on Wednesday pitched for a European Union-style unity to end violence in the world. Tibetan spiritual leader said people should think “more broadly” and work towards “common interest” so … Continued

Dalai Lama Wins Heart With Unity, Non-Violence Call

October 19, 2017

Sangal Express, 19 October 2017 Read story here  IMPHAL, Oct 18 : While taking due note of the insurgency movements seen in the North East region as seen elsewhere in different parts of the world, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama … Continued

ICT Statement on 10th Anniversary of Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama

October 18, 2017

International Campaign for Tibet – 17 OCTOBER 2017 October 17, 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the historic bestowal of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor of the United States, to the Dalai Lama. The award ceremony was participated … Continued

Dalai Lama arrives in Manipur for three-day visit

October 18, 2017

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

Dalai Lama arrives in Manipur for three-day visit

October 18, 2017

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