China to build world’s highest airport in Tibet
China is all set to build the world’s highest airport beginning next year in Nagchu, central Tibet. The Nagchu airport, at an altitude of 4,436 metres will be 102 metres higher than the current highest airport in Chamdo, eastern Tibet.
‘Growing democracy awareness leading to protests,’ admits senior Chinese leader
A senior Chinese Communist Party official who brokered a deal with the revolting Wukan villagers in Southern China has warned the country of more protests citing the growing awareness amongst the public on democracy and their rights.