Delegation Briefs His Holiness
The Tibetan delegation, which recently paid its third visit to China and some areas of Tibet after fresh talks between Beijing and Dharamsala was revived in September 2002 following a decade – long standoff
EU to Maintain Arms Embargo on China
In a decision that Washington is sure to welcome, the European Union has decided against lifting an embargo on weapons sales to China – for now.
Exile Tibetans in Statistics
We count 122,078 in exile; females make 44.2% of our population; 74.4% of our people can read and write; 26% of our people work; only 25% of our people are aged below 15; 44.05% of women aged 25-29 are unmarried;
China Planning To Build Airport At Shangri-La
China is planning to build a high altitude airport, the nation’s second highest, close to the famed Shangri-La region in the Himalayas which will allow the outside world easier access to the picturesque area.
McConnell raises human rights worries in China
JACK McConnell responded to pressure from campaigners and used the first day of a ground-breaking trip to China yesterday to raise human rights concerns with the Chinese government.
Dalai to be briefed about talks with China
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama returned here today after month long visit to Latin America. His return was eagarly awaited by “khasag”, (assembly of tibetan deputies) as his envoys
Youth Congress Day Celebrated in New York
Several hundred Tibetans and supporters gathered inside Armenian Church Hall in Manhattan, New York on October 9, 2004 to celebrate the 35th Founding Anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress.
European Heroes – The Visionary
Though she has been sightless since the age of 12, Sabriye Tenberken has never lost her vision. She sees the needs of those who share her disability.
Dalai drops in
Yes indeed, that was the Dalai Lama being whisked by security through O’Hare on Friday; the revered Tibetan spiritual leader caused quite a few double-takes as he walked between terminals to change planes.