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Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

How photography helped the British empire classify India

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.

The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers

Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.

Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

A new Bollywood film spotlights a forgotten India-China battle

The film 120 Bahadur tells the story of Indian soldiers who fought to defend the Rezang La pass in Ladakh.

Woman wanted by Interpol over trafficking of tiger parts arrested in India

Yangchen Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors leading out of the country.

How China really spies on the UK

The national security threats China poses today go beyond traditional notions of espionage - in this new world, threats are far more complex

China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

Videos of fireworks resembling a "rising dragon" erupting over Himalayan foothills had drawn backlash.

China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.

How the autumn climbing season turned deadly in the Himalayas

Unpredictable, intense and longer monsoons are encroaching into autumn, turning it into a deadly season.

Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard

Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.

Watch: Race to reach hikers stranded by Mount Everest blizzard

Chinese state media reports say around 350 people have been rescued and efforts are under way to reach more than 200 others.

Nearly 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban

India's IndiGo airline said that it would restart direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou from 26 October.

Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for fireworks display in Tibet

Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.

Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies.

China's Xi touts unity and development in rare Tibet visit

The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.

China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi

Yi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations.

Tibetans in India long for identity and homeland

Many fear they could lose the long-standing support that sustained the community after the current Dalai Lama passes away.

Rescue efforts continue after deadly floods hit China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

Dozens feared trapped as cloudburst triggers flash floods in India

Rescue teams are reaching Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods.

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers

He went to get aid and didn't come back - stories of people killed in Gaza

As aid agencies warn of "mass starvation", the BBC hears from the relatives of some of those killed in the past week.

China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash

India and China strive to reset ties but with caution

Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain.

Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.

Thousands turn out to mark the Dalai Lama's 90 birthday

The Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday and says he hopes to lives for another 40 years until he is 130

'Be careful, they are watching you': Tibet is silent as Dalai Lama turns 90

The BBC speaks to Tibetans in Aba, which has long been at the heart of resistance to Chinese rule.