Chinese Lawyer Speaks in Support of “Genuine Autonomy” for Tibet
A Chinese lawyer known for his efforts for defending human rights has strongly supported the His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s call for a genuine autonomy for Tibet and his long-term vision to bring mutual benefit and friendship between the Chinese and Tibetan people
Tibetans’ risky journey into exile
In September 2006, two groups of people crossed paths in the snow-capped Himalayas – one seeking freedom, the other adventure. A brutal shooting threw them together, changing their lives for ever
China hits out at India’s remark over Arunachal Pradesh
China said Tuesday that it deeply regretted India’s Minister for External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee’s remarks calling Arunachal Pradesh a part of India’s territory, according to a report by China’s state-run news agency
Fire Turns Tibetan Market into Ashes
A massive fire that broke out in the wee hours of Monday in Banswara’s Tibetan sweater market left 16 shops completely destroyed. Penpa, the leader of the Tibetan market, told phayul
UN panel criticises Chinese secrecy over torture questions
A UN panel investigating torture allegations criticised China on Monday for its secrecy and lack of transparency on the issue. Felice Gaer, the UN Committee Against Torture’s rapporteur on China, said she was frustrated at a lack of
RANGZEN – YES WE CAN.
It has now been more than 21 years since His Holiness the Dalai Lama first
proposed in Washington DC the Five-Point Peace Plan for Tibet; 20 years since
the Strasbourg
Why the Middle Way Approach Failed
For the last twenty or so years, the Dalai Lama has sincerely attempted to reach out to China to resolve the Tibet issue through dialogues, fully committed to his Middle Way Policy. However, as a result of lack of commitment and will from the