Page 9 - Tibet
China's Tibet tactic: Less attention to Dalai Lama, show enthusiasm for Xi
The Dalai Lama, whom China views as overseer of an "evil clique" that seeks to split Tibet from China, escaped to India in 1959 and the 10the Panchen Lama stayed behind
 "China's Tibet tactic: Less attention to Dalai Lama, show enthusiasm for Xi")
China finishes track-laying work for rail line in Tibet close to Arunachal
China completed the track-laying work for a railway line linking the cities of Lhasa and Nyingchi in Tibet
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Trump signs Tibet policy to preempt Chinese move on Dalai Lama's succession
Trump has signed into law a bill which calls for establishing a US consulate in Tibet to ensure that the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely by Tibetan Buddhist community without China's interference
 "Trump signs Tibet policy to preempt Chinese move on Dalai Lama's succession")
The politics and geography behind Mount Everest's new official height
The official height is now 8,848.86 metres, which is slightly less than a metre higher than the previous "official" figure
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China eyes 60 GW of hydropower on Tibet's Brahmaputra river: Reports
Environmental groups and Tibetan rights activists have expressed concern about China's hydropower ambitions in the region, saying it could affect downstream water supplies.
 "China eyes 60 GW of hydropower on Tibet's Brahmaputra river: Reports")
Top Tibetan political leader visits White House for first time in 6 decades
The head of the Tibetan government in exile has visited the White House for the first time in six decades
 "Top Tibetan political leader visits White House for first time in 6 decades")
US House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution on Tibet
A bipartisan resolution recognising the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet and seeking peaceful solutions to the conflict was passed by the US House of Representatives
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Sinofication of Buddhism: In Tibet, China wants more wealth, less Buddha
Beijing is investing heavily in Tibet, betting that new roads, jobs, better housing and improved access to education and healthcare will bring stability to the region.
Appointment of coordinator for Tibet by US aimed at destabilising it: China
China on Thursday slammed the US for appointing a Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues, describing Washington's move as political manipulation aimed at destabilising Tibet
 "Appointment of coordinator for Tibet by US aimed at destabilising it: China")
As Xi asks troops to prepare for war, US appoints special officer for Tibet
A day after President Xi Jinping called on Chinese troops to prepare for war, the United States appointed a senior official as its special coordinator for Tibetan issues
China replicates Xinjiang strategy, turns Tibetans into factory workers
Beijing has set quotas for the mass transfer of rural laborers within Tibet and to other parts of China, according to over a hundred state media reports
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China plans $146 bn infra push in Tibet as tensions with India rise: Report
The renewed push to step-up development of the remote and impoverished southwestern region signals Beijing's intent to bolster frontier security amid heightened border tensions with India
 "China plans $146 bn infra push in Tibet as tensions with India rise: Report")
We oppose countries supporting Tibet independence forces' activities: China
There has been renewed tension in the border between India and China since August 29, after India said that it had thwarted "provocative action" by Chinese soldiers
Chinese foreign minister visits Tibet; emphasises on security, stability
Wangalso visited the border areas to learn about the situation of poverty alleviation, infrastructure building and the construction of villages
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Tibetan leader Dalai Lama condoles demise of US Congressman John Lewis
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has offered condolences on the passing away of US Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis
 "Tibetan leader Dalai Lama condoles demise of US Congressman John Lewis")
Let the military prove its worth
New Delhi needs to give the military planners a free hand and not be overly considerate of China's sensitivities
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US announces visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to Tibet
Mike Pompeo says the US will press China to preserve the 'religious, cultural, and linguistic identity' of Tibet.
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Border dispute: China objects to Rajnath Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh
China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet and the two countries have so far held 21 rounds of talks to resolve the border dispute
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Tibet sees 79% decline in illegal entry, exit from June to Dec 2018: Report
The numbers over the years have been declining steadily specially after Nepal started cooperating with China to crackdown on the entry and exit of Tibetans
 "Tibet sees 79% decline in illegal entry, exit from June to Dec 2018: Report")
Senate passage of Reciprocal Access To Tibet Act was long due: US Senator
Passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Reciprocal Access To Tibet Act now heads to the White House for US President Donald Trump to sign into law
 "Senate passage of Reciprocal Access To Tibet Act was long due: US Senator")