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Sister of Imprisoned Tibetan Entrepreneur Critically Hurt in Suicide Attempt Following Chinese Police Abuse

Dharamshala: Gonpo Kyi, the sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman and political prisoner Dorjee Tashi has reportedly been left in critical condition after attempting suicide, following repeated instances of assault and mistreatment by Chinese police in Lhasa, Tibet. According to...

China’s Xi Makes Rare Appearance in Tibet: Religious Freedom or Political Optics? | Dalai Lama| N18G

Chinese President Xi Jinping made an unannounced visit to Tibet, marking his first official trip to the region in years. The visit has sparked global speculation over Beijing’s motives, particularly surrounding issues of religious freedom, cultural autonomy, and tightened...

Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet as 60 years of Chinese rule celebrated

State media reports Chinese leader's arrival in Tibet was greeted with people waving bouquets of flowers and dancing.

Top political adviser hails party leadership in Tibet 60th anniversary speech

China’s top political adviser has stressed the Communist Party’s “strong leadership” in a speech reviewing decades of achievements to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region. Wang Huning, also China’s No 4 official, said...

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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’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule

Tibetan government in exile says the visit ‘rings hollow’ as Beijing ‘lacks both historical and popular legitimacy’

Protecting vulnerable languages

For centuries, language has shaped Tibetans’ worldview, religion, traditions and every part of their daily lives. Starting this year, Tibetan is to be reduced to an elective subject in China’s nationa...

US court blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms

Texas is the third state in the past month to see its requirement to display the commandments struck down in court.

China rushes to build out solar, and emissions edge downward

Chinese officials have showcased what they claim will be the world's largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau