Tenzin Gaphel – Page 89

China’s Soft-Power Push: The Search for Respect

6th August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 3585 Views

Davi Shambaugh, Foreign Affairs

As China’s global power grows, Beijing is learning that its image matters. For all its economic and military might, the country suffers from a severe shortage of soft power. According to global public opinion surveys, it enjoys a decidedly mixed international image. While China’s economic prowess impresses much of the world, its repressive political system and mercantilist business practices tarnish its reputation.

China will ‘explode’ if communist regime remains, says Ai Weiwei

6th August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 5080 Views

The Irish Times | August 5, 2015

Beijing leadership in denial about scale of problems the country is facing, warns artist

Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has warned that his homeland will “explode” unless the communist regime allows managed transition to democracy.

Shadowy Chinese officials try to ground festival’s Tibet balloon

5th August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 4251 Views

Caroline Davies, The Guardian | Aug 4, 2015

A hot air balloon bearing the Tibetan flag is due to soar over Bristol this week, but people claiming to represent the Chinese embassy want to see it banned

Lukar Jam Atsock throws his hat into Sikyong 2016 election ring, Speaker Penpa Tsering follows suit

4th August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 4738 Views

DHARAMSALA, Aug 4: A former Tibetan political prisoner and a prominent advocate of Tibetan independence- as opposed to the current official stand of seeking ‘genuine autonomy’ through the middle way approach, proposed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and supported by the Tibetan Parliament in exile- has thrown his hat into the ring for the election of Sikyong 2016.

Kennel Club bites back at the Chinese: Organisation becomes embroiled in debate over origins of the shih tzu after dog was first bred in Tibet

4th August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 5538 Views

Colin Fernandez, The Daily Mail | August 2, 2015

It has long been a cause celebre among actors and musicians.

And now those fighting for the rights of Tibet have found an unlikely champion in a bastion of Middle England – the Kennel Club.

Xi Jinping Discusses Steps for Stability in Tibet With Chinese leaders

1st August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 3740 Views

[PTI] Beijing, July 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders today discussed steps for stability in Tibet to contain “anti-separatism battle” as the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) hardened its stand against the Dalai Lama, saying China’s consent is important in the appointment of his successor.

Prominent Tibetan political prisoner released after completing eight years in prison

1st August 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 6113 Views

DHARAMSALA, Aug 1: Rongye Adrak, a prominent Tibetan political prisoner sentenced to eight years for publicly calling for the return

Xi Jinping’s China now into the Reincarnation business ?

28th July 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 3676 Views

Claude Arpi, NitiCentral | July 27, 2015

The Communist leadership has recently developed a great knowledge about ‘soul’ reincarnation! Poor Karl Marx!

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam no more, His Holiness and Sikyong Sangay condole his demise

28th July 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 5597 Views

DHARAMSALA, July 28: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama today expressed deep sadness at the sudden demise of former Indian President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and offered condolences and prayers to his family and the people of India.

Undefeated in Death: Tenzin Delek Rinpoche

28th July 2015 Tenzin Gaphel 3733 Views

Tenzin Dorjee, The Huffington Post | July 28, 2015

Two weeks ago, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a renowned 65-year-old Buddhist teacher, became the latest in a long line of Tibetans to die in Chinese prison, sparking international outrage and protests against China.