China repeats door for talks open, but “no concessions” on sovereignty
Representatives of the Chinese Communist government told envoys of the Dalai Lama that the door for contacts and talks remained open, but no concessions would be made on issues concerning China’s control of Tibet, China’s state media said
Change Change Change
If a democratically-elected prime minister cannot initiate policy changes, then who can? Such assumptions and premature articulations not only undermine the position of the
Dalai Lama’s envoys return to India after talks
Envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama returned to India on Monday after talks in China on the future of the troubled Himalayan region, a spokesman for the Dalai Lama said
Dipping a donkey ear in butter tea : Jamyang Norbu
Most Tibetans, it seems, want to celebrate Losar this year. I agree that a modest observance of our most important cultural holiday would not come amiss right now,
Development With Tibetan Characteristics
Unfortunately, Beijing continues to insist that ethnic tensions are the result of meddling by “separatist forces led by the Dalai clique.” Conveniently, this allows China’s leaders to divert attention away from critical domestic policy failures
Battle for Shanghai takes centre stage in Hu’s strategy
The President, Hu Jintao, didn’t just surprise Australian diplomats by turning up with four hours notice to the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 10 days