Wednesday 30 April 2014

Do not forget the other side of China and Tibet - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Do not forget the other side of China and Tibet

Tibet Post International

Do Not Forget the Other Side of China and Tibet Dharamshala: - The Communist regime of China in February said it will win the West's opinion regarding Tibet, vowing with unusual language to ignore international pressure on the Tibet crisis. This ...









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Monday 28 April 2014

Chinese Authorities Destroy Tibetan Brick Plants to 'Prevent Competition' - Radio Free Asia









Chinese Authorities Destroy Tibetan Brick Plants to 'Prevent Competition'

Radio Free Asia

The Chinese companies had bribed the authorities to bulldoze the Tibetan factories at Kyegudo (in Chinese, Yushu) county in the Yulshul [in Chinese, Yushu] Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture last week, the sources alleged. "It is believed that the ...









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Tibetan delegates support a viable democratic opp'n. against China - Tibet Post International









Tibetan delegates support a viable democratic opp'n. against China

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Taiwan-Democracy-2014 Taipei, April 28, 2014: - The 9th Interethnic / Interfaith Leadership Conference that brought together seventy participants from different nationalities, political communities and faiths, staging a struggle against the ...









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Snow leopard released into wild in Ali, Tibet - People's Daily Online









Snow leopard released into wild in Ali, Tibet

People's Daily Online

A snow leopard is released into the wild in Ali Prefecture, Tibet, April 21, 2014. (Photo/Chinanews.com) Around noon that day, a villager in Deru Village, Ritu County of Ali Prefecture reported that a wild beast broke into his sheepfold, and it was ...









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Sunday 27 April 2014

Tibet's Potala Palace to launch online ticket sales - Shanghai Daily (subscription)









Tibet's Potala Palace to launch online ticket sales

Shanghai Daily (subscription)

Tibet's Potala Palace to launch online ticket sales. Apr 28,2014. LHASA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to Tibet's landmark Potala Palace will soon be able to purchase tickets online as the palace's administration gears up for the upcoming tourism peak ...









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Tibetan Comedian Released From Jail in Poor Health - Radio Free Asia









Tibetan Comedian Released From Jail in Poor Health

Radio Free Asia

Authorities in China's Sichuan province have released a popular Tibetan comedian from jail in poor health before the end of his three-year sentence following a conviction on a politically-contrived weapons charge, according to Tibetan sources. Athar ...









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Friday 25 April 2014

Top govt. bodies in Tibet always held by Chinese: Sikyong - Tibet Post International








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Top govt. bodies in Tibet always held by Chinese: Sikyong

Tibet Post International

Tibet-China-Think-Tank-2014 Dharamshala: — Speaking at a Kashag Hall news conference on Wednesday, 16 April, Sikyong Dr Lobsang said: 'the most powerful portfolios in government bodies in Tibet are almost always held by Chinese nationals.









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Tibetan EC announces short-listed candidates for by-election - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Tibetan EC announces short-listed candidates for by-election

Tibet Post International

Tibet-EC-2014 Dharamshala: - The Election Commission (EC) of the Central Tibetan Administration on April 21 announced the short-listed candidates for the final round of by-election, to be held for a member of Parliament from Domey constituency.









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Tibetan admin. has gained worldwide support: Sikyong of Tibet - Tibet Post International








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Tibetan admin. has gained worldwide support: Sikyong of Tibet

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Policy-Institution-2014 Dharamshala: - Addressing a Conference on Tibetans' international efforts, Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay, head of the Tibetan Government in exile, said the policies of the Central Tibetan Administration have gained support ...









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Tibetan flag flew at the gates of a Belgian school - Tibet Post International








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Tibetan flag flew at the gates of a Belgian school

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Brussels-2014-1 Brussels: - 21st March 2014, Rewa started visiting Belgian schools to give presentations about Tibet and its educational activities there in 2012. So far Rewa has been invited by the following secondary schools Ecole Cardinal ...









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Thursday 24 April 2014

Dissatisfied Chinese Turn to Mao, Jesus, Tibet, Australia - China Digital Times









Dissatisfied Chinese Turn to Mao, Jesus, Tibet, Australia

China Digital Times

“What it means to me is serving the people,” said Yang Ling, a recent graduate. “The current value system where everyone wants to make a better life for themselves, to be successful, stops you from feeling for others,” she said. “I do not have any ...









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Sheep-attacking snow leopard captured in Tibet, then set free - ecns









Sheep-attacking snow leopard captured in Tibet, then set free

ecns

A rare snow leopard is sent back to the wild on April 21, 2014. Farmers in Ngari prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, captured a sheep-attacker which proved to be a snow leopard and then sent it to the wild on Monday. There are up to 6,000 snow ...









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Tibetan arts come to Popejoy Hall - Deming Headlight









Tibetan arts come to Popejoy Hall

Deming Headlight

Drepung Monastery was established near Lhasa, Tibet, in 1416. After the Chinese Communist invasion of Tibet in 1959, some 250 monks from Loseling managed to escape the holocaust and rebuild their institution in Karnataka State, South India.









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Four seasons at one time in Nyingchi, Tibet - ecns








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Four seasons at one time in Nyingchi, Tibet

ecns

In Nyingchi, you can enjoy the view of Tibet's four seasons all at once. Down in the valley, when the willows start budding, the withered grass on the river bank still preserves the autumn yellow. While the peach flowers are still in full bloom at the ...









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Wednesday 23 April 2014

More funds on way to protect, renovate Tibet - ecns









More funds on way to protect, renovate Tibet

ecns

Tibet will increase spending on cultural relics, and the central government will invest more than 1 billion yuan ($160 million) over five years (2011-15), the regional cultural relics bureau said on Wednesday. Of the total amount, 439 million yuan has ...









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China puts 10 mln yuan into Tibetan medicine research - CCTV









China puts 10 mln yuan into Tibetan medicine research

CCTV

Pasang, director-general of Tibet Public Health Department said, this is a state project with a funding of 11 million yuan in 2013, and the biggest project conducted by the Tibet Academy of Tibetan Medicine in protecting ancient books on Tibetan ...









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Tibetan Self-Immolator's Family, Neighbors Harassed by Officials - Radio Free Asia









Tibetan Self-Immolator's Family, Neighbors Harassed by Officials

Radio Free Asia

Chinese authorities in a restive Tibetan county in Sichuan are harassing the mother and elder brother of a man who burned himself to death to protest Beijing's rule, summoning them to county offices for interrogation and pressuring the mother to deny ...









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Seasonal Features of Nyingchi, Tibet - CRIENGLISH.com








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Seasonal Features of Nyingchi, Tibet

CRIENGLISH.com

Here, you can enjoy the view of Tibet's four seasons all at once. Down in the valley, when the willows start budding, the withered grass on the river bank still preserves the autumn yellow. While the peach flowers are still in full bloom at the ...









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Tuesday 22 April 2014

Candlelight vigil for Tibet's Panchen Lama - The Asian Pacific Post









Candlelight vigil for Tibet's Panchen Lama

The Asian Pacific Post

On Friday, April 25, a candlelight vigil will be held for Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, apolitical prisoner in China since 1995. Chinese government authorities abducted Tibet's Panchen Lama, the second most revered spiritual leader in Tibetan tradition (after ...









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Monday 21 April 2014

Tax revenue down in China's Tibet - Shanghai Daily (subscription)









Tax revenue down in China's Tibet

Shanghai Daily (subscription)

LHASA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region Monday reported 3.7 percent less tax revenue in 2013 than in 2012, attributing the slump to less tax collected on enterprise share transfers. Yang Chengbi, deputy ...









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Tibetan Monks Detained Over Prayers for Dalai Lama - Radio Free Asia









Tibetan Monks Detained Over Prayers for Dalai Lama

Radio Free Asia

Chinese police have detained a religious teacher and fellow monks in the Chamdo prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region after accusing them of sponsoring special prayers for exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, according to Tibetan sources ...









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Flying over the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau - CRIENGLISH.com








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Flying over the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau

CRIENGLISH.com

Looking down at the mountain range, I felt a rush and hurriedly took out my camera. I pressed the shutter and took several photos through the window when I was flying over the Sichuan-Tibet plateau. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com / Xia Jixuan]. By Xia Jixuan.









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Friday 18 April 2014

Tibetan PM Sangay launches TPI website and book on CCP leaders in Tibet - Phayul









Tibetan PM Sangay launches TPI website and book on CCP leaders in Tibet

Phayul

DHARAMSHALA, April 16: The Tibetan Prime Minister (Sikyong) Dr. Lobsang Sangay today launched the official website (www.tibetpolicy.net) of Tibet Policy Institute, and a book in Tibetan language titled 'Current leaders in Tibet' here at Gangchen ...









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Tibetan ballad singer has global vision - People's Daily Online









Tibetan ballad singer has global vision

People's Daily Online

LHASA, April 17 -- Sitar Doje is a typical Tibetan herder's son, but is endowed with a special talent: he can recite the world's longest epic poem for hours on end without faltering. The 23-year-old Tibetan is the youngest known singer of "King Gesar ...









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Thursday 17 April 2014

Tibet: Chinese Authorities Tighten Control On Monasteries - UNPO









Tibet: Chinese Authorities Tighten Control On Monasteries

UNPO

Chinese authorities have increased their restrictive policies on two Tibetan monasteries, accusing them of 'separatist activities'. A private school for young monks was closed – forcing them to go to a government school –, surveillance has increased ...









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Preserving Tibetan culture in Vermont - Stowe Today









Preserving Tibetan culture in Vermont

Stowe Today

On his black silk Tibetan smock, Tenzin Chophel of Middlebury wears a contemporary button and a patch. “Free Tibet,” urges the patch. The button, more firmly declares: “Tibet Will be Free.” The smock, made in a traditional Tibetan style, declares ...









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Wednesday 16 April 2014

Tibetan PM Sangay launches TPI website and book on CCP leaders in Tibet - Phayul









Tibetan PM Sangay launches TPI website and book on CCP leaders in Tibet

Phayul

DHARAMSHALA, April 16: The Tibetan Prime Minister (Sikyong) Dr. Lobsang Sangay today launched the official website of Tibet Policy Institute, and a book in Tibetan language titled 'Current leaders in Tibet' here at Gangchen Kyishong, the seat of the ...









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Tibetan immolates self in Tawu - Phayul








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Tibetan immolates self in Tawu

Phayul

DHARAMSHALA, April 15: A Tibetan man today set himself on fire to protest against China's occupation of Tibet, said Tawu Lobsang Jinpa, a Tibetan living in exile with close contacts in a region. Thinley Namgyal, 32, set himself ablaze around 12 noon ...









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Tibetan man in China sets self on fire - The Sun Daily









Tibetan man in China sets self on fire

The Sun Daily

BEIJING: A Tibetan man in China burned himself to death on Tuesday, overseas media and a rights group reported, the latest in a string of self-immolation protests in recent years. Thinley Namgyal, 32, died soon after he set himself alight in Kardze ...









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Tuesday 15 April 2014

Tibet's Peak Season Has Begun Much Earlier Than Usual - PR Web (press release)









Tibet's Peak Season Has Begun Much Earlier Than Usual

PR Web (press release)

With the starting of Tibet's peak season, Tibet Tourism Bureau has begun to process applications of Tibet Travel Permit in late March, about half a month earlier than usual. Tibet Travel Org CITS (http://ift.tt/1f6Rd5K) has already obtained ...









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New Chinese film reasserts Tibet as a story of liberation, not rights violations - Tibetan Review









New Chinese film reasserts Tibet as a story of liberation, not rights violations

Tibetan Review

(TibetanReview.net, Apr12, 2014) In its continuing attempt to cast the issue of Tibet as one of the liberation of Tibetan serfs from feudal slavery by China rather than one of occupation rule and human rights, China released a new film in Shanghai on ...









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TIBET PERMIT SINGLE-NATIONALITY RESTRICTION LIFTED - TravPR.com (press release)









TIBET PERMIT SINGLE-NATIONALITY RESTRICTION LIFTED

TravPR.com (press release)

COM) CHINA - April 15th, 2014 - Today, Photo Tours Abroad were advised by their China agents of a very pleasing change to the Tibet Permit regulations. For 2014 groups will no longer have to be of a single nationality. This has an immediate impact on ...









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Monday 14 April 2014

Beat A Ga: work songs of Tibet - CCTV








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Beat A Ga: work songs of Tibet

CCTV

Work songs comes in all different forms across China. Many workers in rural areas today sing these songs to get through work that is often monotonous and dull. The work songs sung by Tibetan farmers as they build homes is regaining popularity. This ...









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Sunday 13 April 2014

In This State: Vermont's Tibetan community share their cherished culture - vtdigger.org








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In This State: Vermont's Tibetan community share their cherished culture

vtdigger.org

On his black silk Tibetan smock, Tenzin Chophel of Middlebury wears a contemporary button and a patch. “Free Tibet,” urges the patch. The button, more firmly declares: “Tibet Will be Free.” The smock, made in a traditional Tibetan style, declares ...









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Explore Tibet Announces Trips to Holy Mount Kawagarbo - PR Web (press release)









Explore Tibet Announces Trips to Holy Mount Kawagarbo

PR Web (press release)

Explore Tibet, a Lhasa-based Tibet tour company, is now offering trips to Holy Mount Kawagarbo in eastern Tibet. They offer trips from 10 to 20 days, including trekking and a visit to Shangri La. Located on the border of Dechen County in Yunnan and ...









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Saturday 12 April 2014

China's Tibet Airlines takes delivery of its first A319 with Sharklets - Aviation.ca (press release)









China's Tibet Airlines takes delivery of its first A319 with Sharklets

Aviation.ca (press release)

Autonomous Region of China has taken delivery of its first A319 with Sharklets. The aircraft which was handed over at the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre (ATDC) joins Tibet Airlines' existing fleet of eight existing A319s. The aircraft is the 165th ...









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Get going: trek to Tibet - Sydney Morning Herald









Get going: trek to Tibet

Sydney Morning Herald

GO NOW. TIBET. Make the trek to the hotel everyone is talking about, the new Shangri-La Lhasa, at 3650 metres above sea level, which opens on April 17. Its opening offer includes breakfast and dinner, mini-bar and 3pm checkout, until June 30. From $498 ...









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Friday 11 April 2014

Tibet: Lone Protestor Arrested - UNPO








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Tibet: Lone Protestor Arrested

UNPO

A young Tibetan was taken into custody Tuesday [9 April 2014] by police in western China's Sichuan province after he walked alone along a public road, scattering paper flyers and shouting slogans challenging Beijing's rule in Tibetan areas, sources said.









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