Former Kalon Tripa calls for greater Tibetan unity
Speaking at the opening function of the fourth General Body Meeting of the Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet (GCSMT), also known as Ex-Political prisoners’ Association; former Tibetan Prime Minister appealed Tibetans for greater unity for Tibet’s freedom struggle
Leaving ‘Footprints’ for Tibetan cause
“I didn’t really want to get involved in politics,” Das says. “But I knew that I really wanted to bring attention and awareness to the Tibetan cause, to show others that people there aren’t free. That’s why I decided to walk
Burma’s freedom cry
The recent demonstrations by monks and nuns of Burma (now called Myanmar by the dictatorial
regime of Yangon) remind me of the demonstrations in Lhasa in 1987, when hundreds of monks took to the streets to beg for more freedom.
Burmese military crackdown condemned
Western officials and diplomats have said they have detected a slight shift from China’s traditional policy of non-interference, which is based on a fear that the Security Council might try and impede on its rule in Tibet and
New recall of toys made in China
US retail giant Target has become the latest company to recall Chinese-made toys because of safety fears. Target has issued a voluntary recall of 350,000 items after discovering that their paint contained excessive levels of lead
Dalai Lama winning one battle against China
Dalai Lama is also scheduled to meet Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper next month while US President George W. Bush plans to attend a ceremony to honour him with the Congressional Gold Medal on October 17 at Capitol Hill
China’s Neurotic Petulance over Tibet
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the Dalai Lama in Berlin on Sunday, knowing full well that it would infuriate Beijing. The German press welcomes her firm stance on human rights issues and plays down any long-term
Merkel Praised for Dalai Lama Stance: European Press Review
European media showered German Chancellor Angela Merkel with praise after her decision to meet privately with Tibet’s Dalai Lama despite the threat of objection from powerhouse China
Tibetans fear further marginalisation
Ask any Tibetan about how the new train will change their lives and the spontaneous response is: “More Chinese”. Though these fears are understandably not being voiced openly, Tibetans are worried the train will