China refuses to answer questions on its human rights record
China refused Monday to answer questions from a U.N. human rights panel about the alleged torture and disappearance of dissidents, or provide official figures on the mistreatment of
No progress made at Tibet talks, China says
China said Monday that no progress was made at the recent talks with representatives of the Dalai Lama, and blamed the exiled Tibetan leader as being responsible for the failure
China Fears Another Uprising
China is fearful of yet another political uprising like the one seen in March this year. Tibet Autonomous Region’s Vice Governor Pema Tsewang told in an interview with the Australian that security had been beefed up to counter the threat of an
China’s iron fist cracks down to subdue Tibetan rebels
IN the ancient back alleys of Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, a grim military operation has played out this week, hidden from the eyes of the world. As night falls, hundreds of Chinese troops fan out across this rebellious city, armed with riot shields and assault
Beijing stalls Tibet talks: Claude Arpi
The Dalai Lama has almost given up hope on securing a breakthrough with China on Tibet’s future status. This may delight the Chinese but their celebrations are bound to be short-lived