International parliamentarians offer China help on Tibet
A group of international parliamentarians has offered to work with members of the Chinese National People’s Congress in finding out the real causes of continued protests in Tibet, heralded off late by the wave of self-immolations.
International youth gathering calls for global responsibility to prevent Tibet crisis
A global congress of the world’s largest political youth organisation has passed a resolution calling on the world community to take greater responsibility in preventing the ongoing wave of self-immolations inside Tibet. The gathering reaffirmed “support for an independent Tibet and condemn its illegal occupation
Chen’s disappearance raises tensions before crucial US-China meet
More than a week after the daring escape of one of China’s best-known dissidents, Chen Guangcheng from his house arrest, China is yet to publicly acknowledge the incidence that has once again raised serious questions about the country’s failing rights record.