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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Tibet: Second largest airport terminal opened; close to Indian border

The airport will be able to handle 7,50,000 passengers and 3,000 tonnes of cargo annually by 2020

China warns Trump not to push it for talks with Dalai Lama

Beijing claims past efforts in this direction brought no benefit to US, only soured ties

Tibet gives upper hand to China over India: Chinese media

If India continues on its high growth track and speeds up the development of infrastructure and manufacturing, then Tibet will bear the brunt

China invests $240 mn in Tibet to protect artifacts

The figures represent a 180 per cent increase in the previous five-year period

Nine killed in avalanche in Tibet

Residents were of Dungru Village in Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, more than 1,000 km from the Himalayan region's capital Lhasa

Tibetan moves HC to get an Indian passport

Bench issued notice to the External Affairs Ministry and Department of Immigration and Passports asking them to file their replies before July 27

China asks US not to interfere on Tibet-related issues

Obama emphasised his strong support for the preservation of Tibet's unique religious, cultural and linguistic traditions

5.3-magnitude quakes hit Tibet

Both were stated to be shallow quakes as they took place not far from the surface of the earth

5.5 quake jolts Tibet

The epicentre is located in Kata Town.

Tibetans vote to elect PM of govt-in-exile

The two main contestants for the post of prime minister are incumbent Lobsang Sangay and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament Penpa Tsering