Merkel to raise human-rights issue in Beijing
Polenz, who chairs the parliamentary committee on foreign policy, said, ‘Human rights remain a problem issue.’ He called on Beijing to grant greater autonomy to Tibet, the Dalai Lama’s homeland
Deluxe edition of ‘Songs for Tibet’ to be released soon
The Art Of Peace Foundation has announced it will release a deluxe edition of their controversial album, Songs For Tibet (Warner Bros.), in December that will include a three hour DVD with teachings by the Dalai Lama
Chinese dissident wins top EU rights prize
The European Parliament, in a move certain to rile Beijing, on Thursday awarded its top human rights prize to Chinese dissident Hu Jia, who was jailed for subversion after testifying to the EU assembly last year
Merkel urged to raise Tibet issue during China visit: Report
An International activist group urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday to raise the issue of Tibet during her visit to China. Merkel arrived in Beijing Thursday to participate in the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit