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China waging dangerous assault on human rights in Tibet: Nancy Pelosi
US Speaker House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday (local time) said that for decades, the Chinese government has waged a dangerous assault on human rights in Tibet
 "China waging dangerous assault on human rights in Tibet: Nancy Pelosi")
China begins work on planetarium at 'roof of the world' in Tibet
The planetarium, scheduled to be completed in 2024, is expected to receive over 100,000 visitors annually
 "China begins work on planetarium at 'roof of the world' in Tibet")
4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, no casualty reported yet
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Tibet on Monday morning at around 4
 "4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, no casualty reported yet")
China failed to change Tibetan mind, Dalai Lama tells US Tibet envoy
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the US and India
 "China failed to change Tibetan mind, Dalai Lama tells US Tibet envoy")
American envoy on human rights and Tibetan issues to travel to India, Nepal
The envoy will travel to India and Nepal to deepen cooperation on human rights and democratic governance goals, and to advance humanitarian priorities, the State Department said
 "American envoy on human rights and Tibetan issues to travel to India, Nepal")
Tibet Airlines' flight in China veers off runway, over 40 injured
Over 40 people were injured when a passenger plane of China's Tibet Airlines with 122 people onboard veered off the runway
 "Tibet Airlines' flight in China veers off runway, over 40 injured")
Tibet: Nehru did what he thought was best for India, says Penpa Tsering
Responding to a question, he said Nehru's decisions over Tibet were due to his own world vision and he had "too much faith and confidence in China"
US Congress report says China 'systematically' denied access to Tibet
A new US Congress report assessment indicated that foreign diplomats, journalists and tourists were "systematically" denied access to China's Tibet autonomous region over the past year.
 "US Congress report says China 'systematically' denied access to Tibet")
China 'asystematically impeded' Americans to travel in Tibet: US report
The Chinese government systematically impeded travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats and tourists in 2021, the US said in a new report mandated by a law that pushes for American access to Tibet
 "China 'asystematically impeded' Americans to travel in Tibet: US report")
Tibetans seek justice after 63 years of uprising against Chinese rule
As Tibetians commemorated the 63rd year of Tibetan Uprising Day, demonstrations were held across the world to echo voice of Tibetans seeking justice after decades of struggle against Chinese rule
 "Tibetans seek justice after 63 years of uprising against Chinese rule")
China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert
Brahma Chellaney says that China is walking in the footsteps of the Taliban.
 "China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert")
China tightens travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of Olympics: Report
Chinese officials have tightened travel curbs in the Tibet region ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics and deployed a large police force in the regional capital Lhasa, a media report said
 "China tightens travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of Olympics: Report")
Indian-American Zeya is America's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
The US has designated Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya as its Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday called on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during his visit to McLeodganj near here, officials said.
 "RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama")
Top US lawmakers urge Biden administration to prioritise Tibetan issue
A bipartisan group of top American Senators has urged the Biden administration to give top priority to the Tibetan issue, in particular engaging with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama
 "Top US lawmakers urge Biden administration to prioritise Tibetan issue")
Congressional letters urge action from Joe Biden's Tibet Coordinator
Biden administration's Tibet Coordinator must push for meeting between US President and Dalai Lama, implement US laws on Tibet, stop calling Tibet part of China, say more than 60 US Congress members.
 "Congressional letters urge action from Joe Biden's Tibet Coordinator")
China sidelining Tibetan culture for Beijing's strategic interests: Report
China has had a long history of relocating subjects so as to bolster vulnerable border areas
Tibetans, Uyghurs protest in Paris over China's rights violations
Tibetans, Uyghurs, and the Vietnamese demonstrators gathered at Paris's Bastille Square to protest against human rights violations and cultural genocide of ethnic groups by the Chinese government
 "Tibetans, Uyghurs protest in Paris over China's rights violations")
China imposes ban on religious activities of Tibetan party members: Report
Tibet. net reported citing "anonymous source" that the Chinese authorities have used severe methods to stop Tibetan officials from engaging in religious activities
 "China imposes ban on religious activities of Tibetan party members: Report")
China does not have any right in choosing next Dalai Lama: Monastery Head
The head said only the current Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people have the right to decide about the succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader and China has no role to play in the matter
 "China does not have any right in choosing next Dalai Lama: Monastery Head")