Beijing bars two pro-independence lawmakers from Hong Kong legislature
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Nov 7: China has barred two pro-independence Hong Kong lawmakers from taking office.
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China protests British Speaker’s meeting with Sikyong Sangay, warns of consequences
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Nov 5: Dismayed by the meeting between Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and John Bercow, Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, China has warned Britain that it could hamper China-Britain relations.
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Ai Weiwei calls on western governments to tackle China on human rights at any cost
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, NOV 3: Highlighting Chinese government’s grave repression against activists, Ai Weiwei, China’s prominent activist, has called on western governments to stand up for their principles and challenge China on human rights.
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Freddy Lim denied Hong Kong visa, Beijing link suspected
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 31: Beijing has denied Hong Kong visa to Taiwanese legislator Freddy Lim of New Power Party, Taiwan’s third largest political party, media reports say.
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Xi pushes to become ‘core leader’ at 6th plenary meeting of CCP
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 25: The 6th plenary meeting of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) top leaders began yesterday with a reported drive to cement President Xi Jinping as the ‘core leader’ of the CCP.
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New Delhi to Beijing: Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 25: India has resolutely dismissed China’s objection to US Ambassador’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, declaring the state as an integral part of India.
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China threatens to retaliate after Slovakian President meets Dalai Lama
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 17: Angered by Slovakian President’s meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, China has threatened to retaliate.
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China fumes and accuses UN rights chief of breaching UN charter
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 13: Beijing expressed its dismay and accused the United Nations human rights chief of breaching the aims and principles of the United Nations charter as the latter spoke at the 2016 Martin Ennals Award ceremony for imprisoned Uighur economics professor Ilham Tohti.
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Imprisoned Uighur scholar wins 2016 Martin Ennals Award
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 11: Imprisoned Uighur economics professor Ilham Tohti who is serving a life sentence in China for advocating ‘separatism’ has been adjudged the winner of 2016 Martin Ennals Award for human rights defenders by a group of leading human rights organizations.
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Village court in Bihar bans ‘Made in China’ products
By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Oct 10: Declaring China an enemy for supporting Pakistan, a village court in Bihar has banned sale and purchase of ‘Made in China’ products.
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