Category Archives: News

• Tibetans gather with picture of Dalai Lama in Serthar 17 January 2012 | Louise Watt no comments

  Dozens of Tibetans in south-eastern Tibet held up a portrait of the Dalai Lama in an act of defiance, days after other Tibetans set themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule. ...

• BoCom to invest 300 mln yuan in Tibetan regional bank 27 July 2011 no comments

  The Bank of Communications, China's fifth biggest lender, said on Wednesday it would invest 300 million yuan ($46 million) for a 20 percent stake in a new regional bank in Tibet. ...

• Nearly 100 held in Inner Mongolia 8 June 2011 no comments

  At least 90 students, herders and ordinary residents have been arrested in Inner Mongolia, a rights group said, amid serious ethnic unrest fuelled by resentment over Chinese rule. ...

• Dalai Lama’s standing ovation in New Zealand 8 June 2011 no comments

  The Dalai Lama received a standing ovation before delivering an inspirational speech in Christchurch today. About 5000 people gathered to hear the Tibetan spiritual leader speak at the CBS Canterbury Arena this afternoon. ...

• Nepal-Tibet border security meeting concludes 11 April 2011 no comments

  The Nepal-Tibet border security meeting held in Khasa concluded on Sunday. During the meeting, officials of the two nations agreed to coordinate with each other on security affairs. ...

• China Gold International announces 2011 exploration plan in Tibet 6 April 2011 no comments

  China Gold International Resources announces the 2011 exploration plan for its Jiama Copper-Gold poly-metallic project in Tibet. ...

• India beat Sri Lanka to win 2011 cricket World Cup 2 April 2011 no comments

  India on Saturday night regained the coveted World Cup after 28 years as they suppressed Sri Lanka with a six-wicket victory in a nerve-wrecking final. ...

• China extends reach in S Asia with Nepal aid deal 24 March 2011 | Deepak Adhikari no comments

  China's army chief wrapped up a high level visit to Nepal on Thursday, signing a new aid deal with Kathmandu's military. ...

• Moderate quake jolts Tibet; no injuries reported 30 November 2010 no comments

  A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on Richter scale jolted the eastern part of Tibet on Tuesday, though no casualties were reported. ...

• Three Tibetans held for running visa racket 18 November 2010 no comments

  The Delhi police claimed to have smashed a gang of Tibetans allegedly involved in sending fellow Tibetans to Europe and Thailand illegally. ...