China Marks Tibet Anniversary, Critics Decry ‘Propaganda’
China Thursday marked the 40th anniversary of the establishment of an “autonomous region” in Tibet with upbeat newspaper headlines highlighting economic progress, but rights campaigners dismissed the event as a “propaganda extravaganza.”
Every Vote Does Not Count
Ballot paper signed by a voter, Inadequate identification of candidates, Strikeovers or erasures, Improper markings like a cross instead of a tick etc.. For reasons such as these, in every election, a good chunk of votes is rendered invalid.
Dalai Lama to make a return visit to Capital
Exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is set to visit Edinburgh for the second time in just over a year, after revealing he is a great fan of Scotland.
China vows to maintain grip on “autonomous” Tibet
China marked the 40th anniversary of Tibetan “autonomy” on Thursday with a pledge to boost the economy of the backward Himalayan territory and maintain stability and its grip on power.
China’s top leaders meet on eve of TAR anniversary to set Tibet policy
China’s top leaders met in Beijing last week to determine Tibet policy for the 21st century prior to tomorrow’s 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Tibet Autonomous Region by the PRC.
Prostitution thriving in Tibet as authorities look the other way
Amy Li could not know that her slightly rash decision to go to Tibet in search of work would lead her into prostitution.