Asking China to Act Like the U.S.
A fundamental tenet of foreign policy says that nations will seldom voluntarily act against what they have determined, for whatever reason, to be their own national interest
Plants flowering later on the Tibetan Plateau
In many regions, climate change has advanced the timing of spring events, such as flowering or the unfolding of leaves. But the meadows and steppes of the Tibetan Plateau are bucking that trend
Moderate earthquake jolts Tibet; no casualties, damage reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck China’s remote Tibetan region on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey has said, but no information was available about possible damage or casualties
2008 Tibet protester escapes to India
A Tibetan wanted for his role in anti-Chinese protests in 2008 has successfully managed to escape into India, a media report said.
Dalai Lama begins 3-day teachings for Russian Buddhists
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday began a three-day Buddhist teaching at the Main Tibetan Temple (Tsuglagkhang) at the request of a Buddhist group from Russia
China ‘scared to death’ of Pelosi: leaked cable
China was “scared to death” over a visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is outspoken on human rights, and rejected her request to visit to Tibet, according to files leaked Monday