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In the mountains of Nepal's Mustang region, just hours from the homeland he had never seen, Tenzin Rigzin Phurpatsang struggled to breathe the air his Tibetan ancestors had adapted to over generations ...
News China » Tibet » History: US hands over Tibetan Buddhism relics to China
The recent transfer of cultural artifacts, including several Tibetan Buddhist relics, from the US to China may help advance the Chinese government’s efforts to distort Tibet’s history and appropriate ...
News China » Tibet » History: China’s threat to Tibet’s future should be a global concern
Three decades ago, China abducted the Panchen Lama — then a six-year-old boy — shortly after his recognition by the Dalai Lama, and installed a regime-picked imposter in his place. That abduction, one ...
News China » Tibet » History: When the Dalai Lama Escaped Tibet
The Dalai Lama escaped Tibet in March 1959, 66 years ago this month. March 1959 was a pivotal time in Tibetan history. At the beginning of the month the young Dalai Lama was emersed in studies for his ...
News China » Tibet » History: Tibet’s Forgotten Independence: China’s Biggest Historical Lie – OpEd
Tibet’s assertion of sovereignty in 1913 under the 13th Dalai Lama stands as a direct rebuttal to Beijing’s claim that Tibet was “always part of China.” From military victories over Qing forces to ...
News China » Tibet » History: Is Tibet a country or part of China?
Tibet is one of the most debated regions on the world map, often described as both a nation and an autonomous region within China. Located on the Tibetan Plateau—the highest region on Earth—it spans ...
News China » Tibet » History: China urged to end state interference in Tibet religious practices
Amnesty International called on Chinese authorities Wednesday to cease their interference in Tibetan religious practices. The rights group criticized the Chinese government for attempting to control ...
News China » Tibet » History: Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters
Within the space of a few minutes on August 26, the border crossing between Nepal and China – Rasuwagadhi on the Nepali side and Gyirong on the Chinese – was destroyed by a flash flood caused by a ...