US says China further exacerbating tensions in Tibet

The United States government has expressed its “deep concern and sadness” over the “increasing frequency” of self-immolations by Tibetans and blamed China for further exacerbating tensions in the region.

Taiwanese lawmakers pass resolution to invite the Dalai Lama

Following Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affair’s recent decision to refuse a visa to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the country’s Internal Administration Committee on Thursday passed a resolution to invite the Tibetan spiritual leader to visit Taiwan.