September 25th 2015 His Holiness the Dalai Lama is in the United States for a medical check-up. The doctors have advised His Holiness to rest for the next several weeks. As a result, His Holiness’ planned October U.S. visit has been cancelled. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by this …
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5 Things to Know About China’s Xi Jinping
Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/briefly/2015/08/30/5-things-to-know-about-chinas-xi-jinping/ Xi Jinping took the reins of China’s Communist Party nearly three years ago and consolidated power across the military and officialdom much more rapidly than expected. Mr. Xi has shaken up the ruling elite with an aggressive anti-corruption campaign. He’s also asserted China’s global influence more forcefully, from …
Read More »The Central Tibetan Administration’s Response to the Chinese White Paper on Tibet
Full Report of CTA’s Response is Linked Below: CTA’s Response to Chinese Central Committee’s Whitepaper (Sept 10, 2015) DHARAMSALA: On September 6, the Peoples Republic of China’s government issued yet another white paper on so-called Tibet Autonomous Region (which does not include all areas of the traditional Tibet). The white …
Read More »Register to Vote [Deadline August 25, 2015]
Important Dates to Keep in Mind: Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Primary Election: Sunday, October 18, 2015. Final Election: Sunday, March 20, 2016. For More Information: Click Here
Read More »Analysis: Why Xi Jinping set up a Central Leading Group on the United Front Work?
August 17, 2015 By Tenzin Tseten * On July 30, the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) decided to set up a leading group on the United Front Work. Since his ascension to power, Xi Jinping has formed three important leading groups including this …
Read More »Book review: The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong is gripping
Thubten Samphel, Hindustan Times http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/book-review-the-noodle-maker-of-kalimpong-is-gripping/article1-1377836.aspx The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong recounts the contradictory twists and turns in the desperate last-ditch efforts by Tibet to survive as a culture and people. The story is told by Gyalo Thondup, the older brother of the Dalai Lama and a key figure in the …
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