May 1, 2024: ARTICLE 19, an international human rights organization based in England, published a report titled The Digital Silk Road: China and the rise of digital repression in the Indo-Pacific which examines China’s digital infrastructure and governance influence...

New Delhi — China’s appointment late last week of a new ambassador to India fills a seat that Beijing left vacant for 18 months. It’s a small step for two big Asian rivals but one that is unlikely to resolve...

A short story about a reincarnate lama from one of Tibet’s most prestigious auteurs The post ‘Orgyan’s Teeth’ appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

China's annexation of Tibet is fueled by its vast lithium reserves. The Tibetan Plateau's rich resources attract global attention, endangering its fragile ecosystem.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Harvard will end their encampment after the university agreed to expedite disciplinary cases and discuss creating a Center for Palestine Studies, according to Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine (HOOP).

Tricycle’s founding editor reflects on her path to Buddhism. The post A Refuge That No One Can Touch appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

New visitors from eight mainland Chinese cities added to Individual Visit Scheme are ‘high spenders’ and will be given HK$200 vouchers by Tourism Board, says Chief Executive John Lee.

Hong Kong welcomed almost 3.4 million visitors in April, according to provisional figures from the Tourism Board. Though it represents a 17.3 per cent increase in visitors compared to last April, the number of arrivals still lags behind the...

The Tourism Board will give HK$200 vouchers to visitors from eight Chinese cities who will soon be able to come to Hong Kong under an expanded solo travel scheme, allowing them to experience the city’s “extraordinary charm.” Addressing reporters...

Washington — Jailed Uyghur official highlights Chinese-Uyghur land disputes   A former Uyghur government official in Xinjiang, China, received a 10-year prison sentence for siding with local farmers who refused to surrender their farms to Chinese developers without adequate compensation,...

Three suspects went before a UK court Monday on charges they assisted Hong Kong’s intelligence services, the latest in a recent series of alleged espionage cases in Europe with Chinese links. The three men, dressed in grey tracksuits, spoke...

Central authorities have said residents from Taiyuan, Hohhot, Harbin, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Xining, Yinchuan and Urumqi can soon visit Hong Kong without joining tour groups.

The addition of eight Chinese cities to Hong Kong’s solo travel scheme will be “a timely boost” for the hotel and retail sectors, a veteran industry representative has said. The move by Beijing will allow more citizens to visit...

Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.

Solo travellers from eight more mainland Chinese cities to be allowed to visit Hong Kong from May 27.

The findings that the CEO of a company registered as a foreign agent set up an Asian parade raises new questions over Chinese influence operations in the U.S.

Kami Rita Sherpa first reached the top of Mount Everest in 1994. Since then he has climbed the 8,849-metre peak almost every year, guiding clients.

The rapid melting of Pakistan’s icy giants is creating hardships and challenges for vulnerable communities.

HONG KONG — Eight Chinese cities have joined a program allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part of a tour group, as part of efforts to boost Hong Kong's economy.  Hong Kong...

Starting from May 27, residents from eight more mainland cities will be able to apply for the Individual Visit Scheme to travel to Hong Kong.

Inspection tours by members of the Politburo Standing Committee, including Premier Li Qiang, suggest what the main focus for the third plenum in July will be.

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Budapest on Friday, completing his first European tour since 2019, which also took him to France and Serbia. His official plane took off shortly after 6:00 pm (16:00 GMT) from the capital’s airport,...

Among cities included are Urumqi in Xinjiang, Lhasa in Tibet and Harbin in Heilongjiang.