Tension Precedes U.S.-China Meeting on Human Rights

The United States and China will have their annual meeting on human rights next week, but there are signs that the session may be more tense than usual. According to a statement issued by the State Department, the two sides are to meet Wednesday

Tibetan government issues urgent appeal to the world

Deeply concerned over the security clampdown on Kirti Monastery in northeastern Tibet, Tibet’s government in exile Saturday urgently called on the international community to help defuse worsening situation at Kirti monastery in Tibet’s