Cyberspace abuzz ahead of polls to the Tibetan parliament-in-exile
[IANS] DHARAMSALA, AUG 12: Cyberspace is abuzz with activity ahead of the primaries to shortlist candidates for the Tibetan parliament-in-exile.
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China’s Soft-Power Push: The Search for Respect
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.
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China will ‘explode’ if communist regime remains, says Ai Weiwei
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.
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Shadowy Chinese officials try to ground festival’s Tibet balloon
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
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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
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.
Read moreXi Jinping Discusses Steps for Stability in Tibet With Chinese leaders
[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.
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Claude Arpi, NitiCentral | July 27, 2015
The Communist leadership has recently developed a great knowledge about ‘soul’ reincarnation! Poor Karl Marx!
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Undefeated in Death: Tenzin Delek Rinpoche
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.
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Tough times in mainland stock market following precedent in Taiwan
Tsering Namgyal, South China Morning Post | July 26, 2015
Tsering Namgyal says efforts by the Taiwanese authorities that drew more long-term, institutional investors into play – a ‘gradualist’ approach to liberalisation – in the end helped to stabilise the market
Read moreTibetan PM wants China to hand over prisoner’s ashes to family
[IANS] DHARAMSALA, Jul 22: Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Wednesday urged China to hand over the ashes of Tibetan political prisoner Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche to his family.
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