Tibet Can’t Kick Its Subsidy Habit
As China’s economy settles into slower growth, President Xi Jinping has been touting the benefits
of what he calls the “new normal,” including a more equitable distribution of income and less pollution.
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US to sell arms to Taiwan despite Chinese opposition
The Obama administration has announced a $1.83bn (£1.22bn) arms sale to Taiwan in a deal that has antagonized China. The US said the deal was consistent with its “long-standing policy on arms sales to Taiwan”.
Read moreDrawing an ACE
A family of Egyptian asylum-seekers whose children got stuck in foster care gave University of California, Irvine senior Mary Sargious a $10,000 idea.
Read moreChina upset over India-Japan agreement on South China Sea
Beijing: China expressed dissatisfaction on Monday over India-Japan agreement concerning the freedom of navigation in South China Sea. The agreement was signed during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent visit to New Delhi.
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China’s plan to ‘liberate’ a cradle of Tibetan culture
TONGREN, China — Two photographs grace the walls of the Tibetan farmer’s home. In the courtyard, affixed with silver tacks: Xi Jinping, smiling. Inside, by the light of a yak butter candle: the Dalai Lama in monk’s robes.
Read moreParis agreement only first step, says Tibetan official
Dharamsala: The agreement in Paris on climate change is a step in the right direction, but it is only a first step, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said on Tuesday.
It also emphasised that a comprehensive understanding of global climate change is impossible without looking at Tibet.
SFT demands release of all Tibetan political prisoners on World Human Rights Day
DHARAMSALA, Dec 11: Students for a Free Tibet-India held an event calling for the release of all the Tibetan political prisoners in Tibet to mark World Human Rights Day on Dec 10.
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Tunisian group picks up Nobel Prize
[AFP] OSLO, Dec 11: The Nobel Peace Prize was on Thursday presented to a group of four organisations that saved
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20th International Himalayan Festival commences in Dharamsala
DHARAMSALA, Dec 11: The 20th International Himalayan Festival kicked off on Dec 10 at Hotel Bhagsu to commemorate the 26 anniversary of the conferment of Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
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Tibetans in Dharamsala celebrate 26th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness
DHARAMSALA, Dec 10: Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters today gathered at the court yard of Tsug-lag-khang, the main temple in Mcleod Ganj to attend the official function to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the conferment of Nobel Peace prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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