Story Archive
2017-12-29
Lhamo Tso, the wife of Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, shares her feelings following his successful escape from Tibet and reunion with his family.
2017-12-27
Dhondup Wangchen arrives safely in San Francisco after escaping a restricted life in Tibet.
2017-12-27
Already in poor health before his arrest, he was tortured and has been made to perform hard labor in prison.
2017-12-26
His father has been detained in Barkham county, where authorities complain of expenses incurred by protester's stay in hospital.
2017-12-23
Unidentified victim near Kirti Monastery represents 152nd self-immolation case inside Tibet since 2009.
2017-12-21
He had taken part in protests for Tibetan freedom and suffered beatings and torture before being released in bad health.
2017-12-14
The move further tightens Chinese authorities' restrictions at the once-sprawling Tibetan Buddhist study center.
2017-12-12
Large crowds gather under the watch of Chinese police to commemorate the death anniversary of a major religious Buddhist teacher.
2017-11-30
Many lose large sums, selling livestock and borrowing from friends to support their habit.
2017-11-29
His protest brings to 151 the number of self-immolations by Tibetans living in Tibetan areas of China since 2009.
2017-11-15
Lobsang Jinpa had been charged with writing the lyrics to a song honoring a former Tibetan religious leader.
2017-11-01
Officials reverse an earlier order allowing the gathering to go ahead, citing concerns over crowds.
2017-10-23
Detentions come amid heightened security and sureveillance during ruling Communist Party congress in Beijing.
2017-10-19
Chinese authorities have destroyed more than 4,700 homes and forced about 4,800 residents to leave the complex.
2017-10-18
Local residents are also warned not to discuss politics or share news or photos with outside contacts.
2017-10-17
Chinese officials force the move, citing concerns for the environment, a local source says.
2017-10-16
But Chinese travelers and trade goods cross without delays, a local source says.
2017-10-09
In a practice previously ignored by police, they had brought small quantities back to sell to friends in need.
2017-10-06
They had been moved before from traditional grazing areas, and now must move again to make way for tourist development.
2017-10-05
Chat group organizers must guard against discussions that threaten China's 'interests,' authorities say.
2017-09-29
Tibetan drivers will now be checked for proper documents as China prepares for top-level Party meetings in faraway Beijing.
2017-09-26
The event follows other religious gatherings held without interference by authorities in recent years.
2017-09-25
'Consequences' are threatened for anyone caught viewing or sharing politically sensitive material ahead of an important Party Congress.
2017-09-22
No one may enter Tibet during top-level Party meetings scheduled next month in Beijing.
2017-09-19
The move restricts travel by the Tibetan minority group despite official guarantees against discrimination.
2017-09-08
Chinese soldiers and civilian officials ask locals' help to extend road farther into Nepal.
2017-08-30
Chinese authorities order them to leave without explanation, threatening fines and jail for failing to comply.
2017-08-28
Villagers enjoying an outing 'on their own land' are searched and attacked without explanation, sources say.
2017-08-28
Kardze prefecture authorities have appointed six ruling Chinese Communist Party members to supervise the study center's affairs.
2017-08-22
Atruk Lopo had also called for the release of his uncle, prominent political prisoner Ronggye Adrak.
