China’s top paper warns party officials against ‘spiritual anesthesia’
October 13, 2017Reuters, 12 October 2017 BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top newspaper warned Communist Party officials on Thursday not to “pray to God and worship Buddha”, because communism is about atheism and superstition is at the root of many corrupt officials … Continued
The Dalai Lama speaks on Trump and ‘America first’
October 12, 2017By Josh Rogin, Published in The Washington Post DHARAMSALA, India The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetan nation, is known worldwide for his advocacy of non-violence, peaceful coexistence, environmental protection and human rights. But the 82-year-old Buddhist monk … Continued
Taiwan leader: Protect regional stability amid China tension
October 10, 2017Associated Press, News Observer. Read original story here. TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan’s independence-leaning government will defend the self-governing island’s freedoms and democratic system amid heightened tensions with rival China, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. In an annual National Day address, … Continued
English Soccer Giants Liverpool in Hot Water Over Tibetan Glacier Deal
October 10, 2017Alex Frew Mcmillan, Read original story here English soccer team Liverpool FC has found itself in heated debate over a cold-water deal with a Hong Kong-listed sponsor. Its troubles are a reminder of the minefield that international companies carefully tread when finding … Continued
Time is running out for nonviolence — or Trump — to save Tibet
October 9, 2017The Washington Post, Josh Rogin, 8 October 2017 Read original story here DHARAMSALA, India The Tibetan movement is at a crossroads, facing increasing Chinese oppression and a shortage of international attention and support. If the international community and the United … Continued
Friends in high places: Xi Jinping’s determined path to control
October 9, 2017South China Morning Post, 9 October 2017 Read original story here Emerging from his first term as China’s most powerful leader in decades, President Xi Jinping will be looking to dominate personnel decisions at a five-yearly shake-up later this month. … Continued
China’s 19th Party Congress: Projecting the Next Politburo Standing Committee
October 7, 2017The Diplomat, Andrei Lungu, Read original story here October 06, 2017 Analyzing the past 20 years of Chinese politics, we can identify eight precedents that seemed to have played a central role in the process of forming the Politburo Standing … Continued
While Persecution Spreads, So Does Hope: An Interview With Hang Tung Chow
October 5, 2017By the Liberty Web. Read the Original Story here. Committed activist and freedom fighter, Hang Tung Chow, continues her inspiring, protest against anti-democratic Chinese Rule. Neither prison bars, or overwhelming odds, have stopped Ms. Chow from her relentless pursuit … Continued
Review: Books by two men who have served Tibet
October 4, 2017By Thubten Samphel, Published in the Hindustan Times – 29 September 2017 Shokdung is the pen name for Tra-gya. It means the “morning conch.” The translator, Matthew Akster, thinks it is meant as a wake-up call for Tibet, a call … Continued
The Chinese World Order
October 3, 2017By Andrew J. Nathann – (Published in the October issue of New York Review of Books) Ten years ago the journalist James Mann published a book called The China Fantasy, in which he criticized American policymakers for using something he … Continued