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Tag: Tibet
Late Former Premier Zhu Rongji Used...
The late former premier of China Zhu Rongji wielded the economic hammer during China’s rapid economic rise in the 1990s and 2000s to increase Beijing’s influence over Tibet, an expert told Radio Free Asia shortly after Zhu’s death on Wednesday.
Explained: China’s ‘Ethnic Unity and Progress...
Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress—China’s newest law contains 65 articles, many of which have raised concerns among Tibetans and rights groups.In Tibet, it builds on existing restrictions around religious teaching and Mandarin-medium education.
Tibetan Activist Dies After Setting Himself...
A Tibetan activist died Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York.Lobsang Palden, popularly known as Lobga Rangzen, a longtime Tibetan activist based in New York, died at Bellevue Hospital after succumbing to his injuries.
Lhasa Apso Dog Breed
The Lhasa Apso a small dog breed originated in Tibet.Their coats are thick, dense, long, and flowing.Black, black and tan, cream, golden, grizzle, red, red-gold, and white are among the colors.
Tibetan Spaniels Dog Breed
Tibetan spaniels are in the Toy category and are small Asian breeds.double-coated.These dogs were originally breed in Tibetan monasteries by Tibetan monks as companion and alert dogs.
Dalai Lama Undergoes Left Knee Surgery...
The Dalai Lama has undergone surgery on his left knee on Monday, his personal physician confirmed.In the video statement, Dr. Sadutshang said that the Dalai Lama “is out of recovery post-surgery, and he is back in his room,” and conveyed thanks to the medical workers at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
Guinness World Records Recognized 416-Year-Old Grape...
Deep in the eastern Tibetan mountains, in Zuoba Village of Rojin Township, Zogang County, there lies an ancient vine that has survived four centuries.
A Chinese International Student Activist Goes...
A Chinese international student and activist has gone missing during a trip to China to visit family. Rights and advocacy groups are saying it’s the latest case of transnational repression.
China’s Xi Makes a Rare Visit...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region — the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
China Begins Building Mega-Dam in Tibet
China has started to build a massive dam on Tibet’s longest river, a move approved by the central government in December despite concerns by India, Bangladesh and Tibetan rights groups about its impacts on residents and the environment.